What role does the gut microbiome play in why more women develop Alzheimer’s disease?
Two new University of Chicago studies investigate roles of gut microbiome, estrogen in differing disease rates
UChicago research finds Alzheimer’s drug offers help for those with hair-pulling, skin-picking disorders
In study, medication significantly reduced symptoms in adults suffering from these conditions
Rapid loss of smell predicts dementia and smaller brain areas linked to Alzheimer’s
University of Chicago Medicine study shows that decline in smell over time predicts loss of cognitive function
David A. Gallo
Title: Professor of Psychology; Director, Memory Research Laboratory
Expertise: Memory, Alzheimer’s, Aging
Departmental website: https://psychology.uchicago.edu/directory/david-gallo
Lab website: https://voices.uchicago.edu/memorylab/
Jayant Pinto
Title: Professor of Surgery
Expertise: Surgery, Health care, Air pollution, Alzheimer’s
UChicago website: http://www.uchospitals.edu/physicians/jayant-pinto.html
Linda Waite
Title: Lucy Flower Professor of Urban Sociology
Expertise: Cognitive function, Alzheimer’s
Departmental website: http://sociology.uchicago.edu/people/faculty/waite.shtml