08/20/2026UNT Health researcher earns new grant funding to study stroke's first hours Every year, millions of people survive a stroke only to face a long, uncertain road to recovery, even after successful treatment. Dr. Sterling Ortega, an assistant professor of microbiology, immunology and genetics at UNT Health Fort Worth, was recently awarded a grant to explore how the immune system responds to stroke. The findings could help expand treatment options and speed up recovery for survivors. Matt HavlikplaceholderCollege of Biomedical and Translational Sciences