Members
Our core members manage the research facilities and services of the Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease or base their research here.
View individual profiles of our core center members with publication and contact information, research and clinical specialties and more via the links below.
Vassar, Robert J
Professor of Neurology (Behavioral Neurology) and Cell and Developmental Biology
Bio
Our research focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease. In particular, we investigate the beta-secretase enzyme BACE1, which initiates the production of the beta-amyloid pept... [more]
Weintraub, Sandra
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Psychology), Neurology - Ken and Ruth Davee Department and Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
Bio
Alzheimer's disease, Memory disorders, Neuropsychology, Early Onset Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Superaging. The ability to use language can be progressively disrupt... [more]
Wingo, Jana M
Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences (Psychology)
Bio
Dr. Wingo is a licensed clinical psychologist in Illinois and provides neuropsychological evaluations for adults. Specific clinical interests include neurodegenerative disorders, traumatic brain injur... [more]
Zhang, Hui
Professor of Preventive Medicine (Biostatistics)