Dr. Eva Rocha is joined by Dr Lauren Sansing (Yale School of Medicine) to recap the 2026 International Stroke Conference (ISC). Dr Sansing discusses the innovations made to this year's ISC to modernize the format and offer more opportunities for attendee engagement, and reviews key highlights like the release of the AHA/ASA 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke. Dr. Sansing also shares insights from her personal journey in the field of stroke research and the challenges of balancing clinical and academic work with a personal life.