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
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
Email:
j.abisambra@ufl.edu
David R Borchelt
Professor, Director SantaFe Health Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Email:
drb1@ufl.edu
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 PhD
Professor Of Neurology (Mol. Neuroscience and Neurogenetics)
Email:
m.farrer@ufl.edu
Benoit Giasson
Professor, Graduate Co-Coordinator Neuroscience Graduate Program
Email:
bgiasson@ufl.edu
Jada Lewis
Chair Of Physiological Sciences, Professor Of Physiological Sciences And Neuroscience
Email:
jada.lewis@ufl.edu