About Us
The Mesulam Institute for Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer's Disease at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is committed to providing quality care through our affiliated care sites, conducting research on how the brain coordinates mental functions, transferring the benefits of research to afflicted patients and preparing future scientists and clinicians in our field.
Our Mission
- To conduct research on the neurobiology of brain aging and dementias.
- To investigate the cognitive networks affected by the underlying disease.
- To develop personalized diagnostic, clinical care and intervention modalities.
- To train the clinicians and bench scientists of the future.
Who We Are
Advisory Board
Board members work to increase public awareness and knowledge of our institute.
Members
Browse a list of members affiliated with the institute to learn about their research and clinical backgrounds.
Contact Us
Please get in touch if you have questions or comments for the Mesulam Institute staff. You can also visit our Employment Opportunities page to learn more about joining our team.
The Piper Center
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.
Keep in Touch
We encourage alumni affiliated with the institute to stay connect to each other and the Feinberg community as a whole. Visit our Alumni page to learn more.
You can also sign up to receive our digital and print newsletters to keep up-to-date with the institute.
Selected Works of Dr. Mesulam
We’d like to thank our institute’s founder, M. Marsel Mesulam, MD, for his many contributions to our field.