Podcast with Experts:
We are conducting this podcast to help educate you about the danger and prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease by speaking with the experts in our community and keeping you informed on the latest research studies and caregiver resources. Developing healthy habits such as regular exercise and a consistent sleep schedule can greatly reduce one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Sisodia is currently the Thomas Reynolds Sr. Family Professor of Neuroscience and Director of the Center for Molecular Neurobiology in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Chicago. Dr. Sisodia is with us to talk about what Alzheimer’s disease is and describe his research experiences with respect to the connection between the gut microbiomes and brain and how it relates to dementia. We also discuss the importance of day to day living habits, eating healthy, and exercising regularly.
Dr. Robert J. Vassar PhD is a Scientific Director of Behavioral Neurology in the Department of Neurology, Davee Professor of Alzheimer Research, Professor of Neurology (Behavioral Neurology) and Cell and Developmental Biology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Dr. David M. Holtzman, MD is currently Professor and Chair of Neurology, scientific director of the Hope Center for Neurological Disorders at Washington University of Medicine, and Associate Director of the Knight ADRC. Has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Holtzman is with us to discuss his experiences researching Alzheimer’s disease and working with Alzheimer’s patients. He’s has won numerous prestigious awards such as the Potamkin award from the American Academy of Neuroscience. We also discuss what people can do to reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Soble is board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychiatry and Neurology. Prior to joining the faculty at UIC, he was a Staff Neuropsychologist at the South Texas Veterans Healthcare System in San Antonio, TX. His clinical interests include neuropsychological assessment of adults with dementia, complex neurological/medical disorders, epilepsy and traumatic brain injury (TBI), as well as personality assessment and working with veteran/active duty military populations. His research broadly investigates the psychometric/diagnostic properties and clinical utility of neuropsychological tests (e.g., performance validity tests), TBI, and epilepsy.