Wayne Feng

Title(s): Professor of Neurology and Biomedical Engineering at Duke University School of Medicine. , Director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center in the Department of Neurology, Duke University, Chief of Stroke & Vascular Neurology in the Department of Neurology,

Current Position/Designation: Professor of Neurology and Biomedical Engineering at Duke University School of Medicine.

Institutional Affiliation: Duke University School of Medicine.

Dr. Wayne Feng, MD, is a tenured Professor of Neurology and Biomedical Engineering at Duke University School of Medicine. He serves as Chief of the Division of Stroke & Vascular Neurology and Medical Director of the Duke Comprehensive Stroke Center. A board-certified vascular neurologist and physician-scientist, Dr. Feng’s research focuses on post-stroke recovery, particularly through imaging biomarkers and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), vagus nerve stimulation, and low-intensity focused ultrasound. His work has been consistently funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Heart Association (AHA), and other major research bodies. Currently, he leads TRANSPORT 2, a multi-center NIH-funded trial on transcranial stimulation for stroke recovery. With over 150 peer-reviewed publications and editorial experience, Dr. Feng is a recognized leader in neural repair and rehabilitation, contributing significantly to global stroke research and mentoring initiatives.

Relevant Professional Skills/Experiences

  • Expertise in vascular neurology, stroke recovery, and neurorehabilitation
  • Extensive experience with imaging biomarkers and neuromodulation techniques (e.g., tDCS, vagus nerve stimulation, low-intensity focused ultrasound)
  • Strong background in leading multi-institutional clinical trials and stroke research consortia
  • Proven leadership in neurology education and global mentoring initiatives, including chairing the Neural Repair & Rehabilitation Section of the American Academy of Neurology
  • Significant contributions to stroke research funding and grant management, with projects supported by NIH, AHA, and other institutions

Relevant Career Highlights

  • Chief of Stroke & Vascular Neurology and Medical Director of the Duke Comprehensive Stroke Center
  • Professor of Neurology and Biomedical Engineering, Duke University
  • Principal Investigator for TRANSPORT 2, an NIH-funded $8.9M multi-center phase II trial on transcranial direct current stimulation for post-stroke recovery
  • Recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the AHA/ASA Rehabilitation Award (2015) and the Franz Gerstenbrand Award (WFNR, 2016)
  • Former Associate Editor for Translational Stroke Research (2019–2021)
  • Over 150 peer-reviewed publications, including work featured in Brain Stimulation and Journal of Neuroscience

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