New Paper Published:  Synergistic Effects of Plasma S100B and MRI Measures of Cerebrovascular Disease on Cognition in Older Adults

Our collaborative work with Dr. Gold and his team underscores the potential of combining blood biomarkers and brain imaging to identify early signs of vascular contributions to cognitive decline. By measuring levels of S100b, an indirect marker of blood-brain barrier leakage, and pairing it with advanced neuroimaging, we identified patterns associated with memory loss in older adults. The findings underscore how a multimodal approach can better predict who’s at risk for vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID).

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Suelen joins BHL

Suelen Santos Alves has joined BHL as a Postdoctoral Scholar. Originally from Brazil, Suelen will contribute to the lab’s research on blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease with epilepsy. Welcome to the BHL, Suelen!

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Pannita joins BHL as a Fulbright Scholar

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