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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