Nicholas A. Besley, BS

Medical Student
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Nicholas Besley, BS, is a rising fourth-year medical student at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine with an interest in pursuing neurosurgery. He graduated from Duke University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, concentrating in cell and molecular biology, and a minor in medical sociology. His research focuses on evaluating stroke networks and optimizing timely access to endovascular treatment. His broader research interests include systems optimization, social determinants of health, and improving patient access to existing neurosurgical care. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, running, and playing beach volleyball.

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Presentation(s):

• Modeling Affiliated Interhospital Stroke Transfers for Endovascular Therapy and Stroke Network Analysis in Two Large US Cities

  Saturday, April 26, 2025
  3:54 PM – 3:57 PM EDT