Attendees - National Institute on Aging
Cerise Elliott, PhD.
Clinical Interventions and Diagnostics Branch of the Division of Neuroscience
National Institute on Aging
Program Director
Nina Silverberg, PhD.
Division of Neuroscience
National Institute on Aging
Director, Alzheimer's Disease Centers Program
External Advisory Board Members
David Wolk, MD.
Professor of Neurology
Chief of the Division of Cognitive Neurology.
Director, Penn Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
Co-Director, Penn Institute on Aging
Co-Director, Penn Memory Center.
Perelman School of Medicine - University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Wolk’s primary clinical interest has been in the diagnosis and care of individuals with a variety of neurodegenerative conditions. His research has focused on the cognitive neuroscience of memory decline associated with aging and Alzheimer’s Disease using techniques including behavioral testing, structural and functional MRI, and FDG and molecular PET imaging.
Chair and Lead Discussant for the Clinical Core
Maria Carrillo, PhD.
Chief Science Officer, Medical Affairs Lead.
Co-PI for the Alzheimer's Network for Treatment and Diagnostics (ALZ-NET)
Alzheimer’s Association.
Dr. Carrillo has published extensively on early diagnosis and biomarker standardization efforts, as well as on the global challenges to progress for research in Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Co-chair and Lead Discussant for the Administrative Core
Arthur Toga, PhD.
Provost Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, Psychiatry and the Behavioral Sciences, Radiology and Engineering.
Ghada Irani Chair in Neuroscience, Director, USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute.
Laboratory of Neuroimaging (LONI), Director.
Keck School of Medicine - University of Southern California
Dr. Toga is interested in the development of new algorithms and the computer science aspects important to neuroimaging.
Lead Discussant for the Imaging Core
Donna Wilcock, PhD.
Professor of Neurology
Director, Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders
Barbara and Larry Sharpf Professor in Alzheimer's Disease Research
Stark Neurosciences Research Institute
Indiana University School of Medicine
Dr. Wilcock's research focuses on the intersection of Alzheimer's disease and vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. Using mouse models and patient samples, she is exploring the role of neuroinflammation and dysregulated angiogenesis in VCID.
Lead Discussant for the Biomarker Core
Hector M. Gonzalez, PhD.
Professor, Neurosciences
School of Medicine - University of California, San Diego.
Dr. González is a population neuroscientist and the Principal Investigator of the Study of Latinos-Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging (SOL-INCA), which is the largest study of Latino cognitive aging, impairment, and disorders among diverse Latinos.
Lead Discussant for the Population Neuroscience Core
Monica Rivera-Mindt, PhD.
Professor of Psychology, Latino/a/x/e Studies, and African & African American Studies
Fordham University.
The overarching aim of Dr. Rivera-Mindt’s work is to characterize and understand brain health inequities in cognitive aging to inform culturally responsive, evidence-based interventions and policies geared towards improving brain health outcomes among minoritized, underrepresented populations.
Lead Discussant for the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core
Myriam Fornage, PhD.
Professor, Institute of Molecular Medicine Research Center for Human Genetics
Laurence and Johanna Favrot Distinguished Professor in Cardiology
McGovern Medical School - University of Texas Health Houston.
Dr. Fornage’s research interests lie in the molecular genetics of complex diseases, with an emphasis on cerebrovascular disease and stroke.
Lead Discussant Genetics and Multiomics Core
Edward Lee, MD, PhD.
Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Co-Director, Institute of Aging
Perelman School of Medicine - University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Lee’s research includes the study of the molecular mechanisms that lead to the formation of inclusions or aggregates and neurodegenerative disease.
Lead Discussant for the Neuropathology Core
Katya Rascovsky, PhD.
Assistant Professor
Department of Neurology
Perelman School of Medicine – University of Pennsylvania
Dr. Rascovsky’s research focuses on identifying the cognitive and behavioral markers of behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia. Her research also includes studies of survival and clinical progression of patients with frontotemporal degeneration.
Lead Discussant for the Clinical Core
Rema Raman, PhD.
Professor of Neurology
Director, Section of Biostatistics & Section of Recruitment, Engagement and Retention
Alzheimer’s Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI)
Keck School of Medicine - University of Southern California.
Dr. Raman has focused her academic career in the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials in neurology. She has extensive experience as a biostatistician and clinical trialist, serving in the leadership team of several highly integrated and interdisciplinary research programs conducting research in Alzheimer’s, acute stroke, post-traumatic stress disorder, and traumatic brain injury.
Lead Discussant for the Data Management Statistical Core
Jaqueline L. Angel, PhD.
Wilbur J. Cohen Professor of Health and Social Policy
Professor of Sociology
LBJ School of Public Affairs
The University of Texas at Austin
Dr. Angel’s research examines health and retirement issues in the U.S., with a focus on older minorities, the impact of social policy on the Hispanic population and Mexican-American families.
Lead Discussant Research Education Component
Core Leaders - Administrative Core
Director, South Texas ADRC
Sudha Seshadri, MD.
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Robert R. Barker Distinguished University Professor of Neurology,
Psychiatry and Cellular and Integrative Physiology
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio.
Co-Director, South Texas ADRC
Gladys Maestre, MD, PhD.
Director, Rio Grande Valley Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (AD-RCMAR)
Professor, NBHISU Neuroscience
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine.
Associate Director, Finance and Administration
Eric Shipp, PhD.
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Associate Director, South Texas ADRC
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Core Leaders - Clinical Core
Associate Professor/Clinical of Neurology
Anna Campbell Sullivan, PSYD, ABPP-CN
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Assistant Professor, NBHISU Neuroscience
Silvia Mejia-Arango, PhD.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Professor of Neurology and Radiological Science
Gabriel De Erausquin, M.D., Ph.D., MSc.
Zachry Foundation Distinguished Professor of Alzheimer's Clinical Care & Research
Greehey Family Foundation Distinguished University Professor of Alzheimer's Research
Director, Laboratory of Brain Development, Modulation and Repair - Biggs
Director, Laboratory of Electrophysiology Imaging - RII
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine.
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Core Leaders - Data Management and Statistics Core
Professor
Meredith Zozus, PhD.
Division Chief, Clinical Research Informatics
Population Health Sciences Department
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Associate Professor, NBHISU Neuroscience
Igor Zwir, PhD.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Associate Professor
Chen-Pin Wang, PhD.
Department of Population Health Sciences
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Core Leaders - Neuropathology Core
Assistant Professor
Kevin F. Bieniek, Ph.D.
Director, Biggs Institute Brain Bank
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Associate Professor
Margaret Flanagan, MD
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Endowed Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio's Distinguished Chair in Alzheimer & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Co-Director of the South Texas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center’s Neuropathology Core & Biggs Brain Bank
Core Leaders - Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core
Associate Professor
Neela K. Patel, MD, MPH, CMD, FAAFP.
Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Distinguished Chair in Geriatrics and Community Senior Care
Chief, Division of Geriatrics & Supportive Care
Glenn and Ann Biggs Distinguished Chair in Alzheimer’s Patient Care
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Co-Director, South Texas ADRC
Gladys Maestre, MD, PhD.
Director, Rio Grande Valley Alzheimer’s Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (AD-RCMAR)
Professor, NBHISU Neuroscience
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Core Leaders - Biomarker Core
Assistant Professor
Tiffany F. Kautz, PhD.
Glenn Biggs Biobank and Laboratory Director
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Professor, PCCISU Human Genetics
Joanne Curran, PhD.
South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Core Leaders - Research Education Component
Associate Dean for Research (GME/Long SOM)
José E. Cavazos, M.D., PhD.
Associate Dean for MD/PhD (STX-MSTP/GSBS/LSOM)
Research Education Core Leader (STX-ADRC-REC)
Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Physiology
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Professor, PCCISU Human Genetics
Michael C. Mahaney, PhD.
South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Core Leaders - Imaging Core
Director, Research Imaging Institute
Peter T Fox, M.D.
Professor
Department of Radiology
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Assistant Professor, NBHISU Neuroscience
Alan Francis, PhD.
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Mohamad Habes, PhD.
Director, Neuroimaging Core
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Core Leaders - Genetics and Multiomics Core
Director, South Texas ADRC
Sudha Seshadri, MD.
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Robert R. Barker Distinguished University Professor of Neurology,
Psychiatry and Cellular and Integrative Physiology
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Professor, PCCISU Human Genetics
John Blangero, PhD.
Director, Genomics Computing Center
South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
Core Leaders - Population and Neuroscience Core
Associate Professor
Claudia Satizabal, PhD.
Department of Population Health Sciences
Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer's & Neurodegenerative Diseases
Joe R and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio
Professor, PCCISU Human Genetics
Sarah Williams-Blangero, PhD.
Director, South Texas Diabetes and Obesity Institute
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine
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