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Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research at UCLA

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The Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA (UCLA-Easton Center) is a comprehensive research center focused on Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other dementias. The theme of the center is the therapeutic imperative, focusing on the overwhelming need for earlier (pre-dementia) diagnosis and new therapeutic agents that slow the course of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Included in this theme is basic science study of the basic brain processes involved in AD, animal models of AD, clinical research of biomarkers for these diseases, diagnostic research, and clinical trials of new medications.

The UCLA-Easton Center includes the state-funded education and outreach program for the underserved populations: the California Alzheimer’s Disease Centers (CADC). Our Kagan Clinical trials program conducts state of the art clinical trials sponsored by NIH, Industry, Philanthropy and the University of California. Our basic research programs are supported by grants from NIH, Veterans Administration, Alzheimer Association, Alz-GLA/ Brightfocus, Paul Allen Foundation, Michael J Fox Foundation, California Alzheimer Program, DOD, Air Force and others. The UCLA-Easton Center also includes the Sidell-Kagan Alzheimer’s Treatment Development Program, the long-standing clinical trials program supported by the Sidell-Kagan Foundation. This branch of the center will continue to test new investigational therapies for AD as they progress through clinical development.

The UCLA-Easton Center also includes the Jim Easton Consortium for Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery and Biomarker Development, a separate research program funded by our generous benefactor, Mr. Jim Easton. This consortium supports the work of several investigators specifically to develop treatments for AD. The consortium funds the work of biologists studying molecular protein folding, research to investigate the utility of new agents in animal models, and human research in AD patients.

The goals of each division of the UCLA-Easton Center align with the therapeutic imperative are under the general administration of Gregory M. Cole, PhD. In this exciting time, we believe that every day brings us closer to new treatments for AD. The partnership provided by Mr. Easton and other supporters has become critical to accomplishing the goals of the therapeutic imperative. Without these contributions, as well as the invaluable contributions made by our research participants, we could not continue to expand our knowledge of this disease. We believe that, together, our team is making a difference.

For additional information about the Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research at UCLA, please visit our website at:
Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research at UCLA


Director

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Keith Vossel, MD, MSc

 

Faculty

Gal Bitan, PhD
Gal Bitan, PhD
Timothy Chang, MD, PhD
Timothy Chang, MD, PhD
Greg Cole
Greg M. Cole, PhD
Sally A. Frautschy, PhD
Sally A. Frautschy, PhD
Ming Guo, MD, PhD
Ming Guo, MD, PhD

Zhefeng Guo, PhD
Zhefeng Guo, PhD
Lin Jiang, PhD
Lin Jiang, PhD
Varghese John, PhD
Varghese John, PhD
Shino Magaki, MD, PhD
Shino Magaki, MD, PhD
Aaron McMurtray, MD, PhD
Aaron McMurtray, MD, PhD

Mario F. Mendez, MD, PhD
Mario F. Mendez, MD, PhD
Lucas Restrepo-Jimenez, MD, PhD
Lucas Restrepo-Jimenez, MD, PhD
Jessica E. Rexach, MD, PhD
Jessica E. Rexach, MD, PhD
Sheldon Wolf, M, MD
Sheldon Wolf, M, MD

 

Staff Providers

Maryam Beigi, MD
Maryam Beigi, MD
Kelsey Stander, NP
Kelsey Stander, NP
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Pauline Wu, DO

 

Emeritus Faculty

David Teplow, PhD
David Teplow, PhD
Harry V. Vinters, MD
Harry V. Vinters, MD

 

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