UWMUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison · Neuroscience
Neuroimaging and Synaptic Health Lab
Catherine L. Gallagher · Madison, Wisconsin
Research Focus
Dr. Catherine L. Gallagher's lab focuses on understanding the early changes in the brain associated with Lewy body dementia, a major neurodegenerative condition. By using advanced imaging techniques like PET and MRI, the lab aims to identify how synaptic loss occurs over time in individuals at risk for the disease. This research could lead to new biomarkers for early detection and eventually inform therapeutic interventions.
Lewy body dementiasynaptic densityneuroimagingbrain healthcognitive decline
Research Aims
3AIM 01Map differences in synaptic density among various stages of Lewy body dementia
AIM 02Determine the relationship between synaptic density and cognitive decline
AIM 03Identify early changes in the brain before visible dementia symptoms appear
Skills the Lab Values
MRI imagingPET scanningdiffusion MRIneuropsychological assessmentsdata collection and management
Output against the department
Publications122bottom 43% of dept.383rd of 671
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Citations3.2kbottom 24% of dept.513th of 671
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