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World-renowned research and care for Alzheimer's and related diseases.

The mission of the Mesulam Institute is to conduct cutting-edge research on the devastating neurodegenerative disorders that cause dementia and to offer our patients and their families personalized care that addresses the symptoms as well as the underlying disease.”

Robert Vassar, PhD, Director

What We Do

At the Mesulam Institute for Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer's Disease, we work to investigate the causes and clinical characteristics of neurodegenerative diseases, ensure that our patients are the beneficiaries of the latest advances, and explore the neural foundations of behavior and cognition in health and disease. Areas of clinical emphasis include the following conditions:

The Kathryn Aring Piper Center for Frontotemporal Cognitive Disorders was established in 2025 to advance our understanding of this devastating disease, which results from damage to neurons primarily in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.

Members of the Quality of Life Symposium panel clap during the 2024 event.

Alzheimer Day

The 31st Annual Alzheimer Day took place in May 2025. To view the most up-to-date event information, in addition to videos and abstracts from the 30th Annual Alzheimer Day event, you can follow the link below. 

Learn more about Alzheimer Day

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