Dr. Alexandrov is a nurse physiologist who focuses her research on integrated systemic and intracranial hemodynamics. Her physiologic research is in the area of blood flow augmentation in hyperacute stroke, innovatively using devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps and external counterpulsation, gravitational techniques, and manipulation of oxygenation/ventilation.  Dr. Alexandrov was an invited speaker at Stroke Smart 2012, a conference held August 2012 in Sydney Australia, where she spoke about External Counterpulsation for Acute Ischemic Stroke; NET SMART Distance-Accessible Advanced Stroke Education. Dr. Alexandrov was also inducted as an Honorary Ambassador into the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses, Croatia 2012.