Alzheimer’s Disease

doctor golde with researchers in the lab

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in the elderly; beginning with subtle memory loss and progressing relentlessly. AD ultimately involves higher cognitive functions, leading to complete incapacitation and death.

Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers at the CTRND

Jose F Abisambra

Jose F Abisambra

Associate Director of Research Programs, Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute, Associate Professor and Vice-Chair of Strategy, Department of Neuroscience. Deputy Director of the Brain Injury, Rehabilitation, and Neuroresilience Center
Karina A Alvina

Karina A Alvina

Research Assistant Professor
David R Borchelt

David R Borchelt

Professor, Director SantaFe Health Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Email: drb1@ufl.edu
Paramita Chakrabarty

Paramita Chakrabarty PhD

Associate Professor
Steven T DeKosky

Steven T DeKosky MD

Deputy Director, McKnight Brain Institute; Aerts-Cosper Professor Of Alzheimer’s Research; Associate Director 1Florida AD Research Center’ And Professor Of Neurology & Neuroscience
Matthew Farrer

Matthew Farrer PhD

Professor Of Neurology (Mol. Neuroscience and Neurogenetics)
Benoit Giasson

Benoit Giasson

Professor, Graduate Co-Coordinator Neuroscience Graduate Program
Jada Lewis

Jada Lewis

Chair Of Physiological Sciences, Professor Of Physiological Sciences And Neuroscience
Guilian Xu

Guilian Xu

Associate Scientist
Email: xugl@ufl.edu