Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

In this brain focus area, researchers are working to define the mechanisms underlying Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Scientists are searching for genes that contribute to disease processes, including cognition. They're seeking new targets for medication and other treatment options for these complex conditions.

Related researchers and laboratories

Researchers and laboratories investigating Alzheimer's disease and related dementias include:

• Casey N. Cook, Ph.D.
• Genetics of Alzheimer's Disease and Endophenotypes
• Memory Disorders
• Meningeal Lymphatics in Neurological Disorders
• Molecular Neurotherapeutics
• Neurobiology of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias
• Neurobiology of Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Neuropathology and Microscopy
• Protein Biochemistry and Neuroenzymology
• Translational Neuropathology