Johns Hopkins University · NeuroscienceAlbert Biomarkers Lab
Marilyn S. Albert · Baltimore, Maryland
Research Focus
Dr. Marilyn S. Albert's lab conducts groundbreaking research on Alzheimer's disease, focusing on identifying biomarkers that indicate cognitive decline in individuals who are initially cognitively healthy. By tracking participants over several decades, the lab aims to uncover the earliest changes associated with Alzheimer's, paving the way for preventive measures and interventions. The research not only enhances our understanding of Alzheimer's progression but also looks into the role of lifestyle factors in cognitive health.
Alzheimer's diseasebiomarkerscognitive declinelongitudinal studyneuroimagingproteomics
Research Aims
4AIM 01Examine proteomic changes in CSF and blood that precede amyloid positivity.
AIM 02Investigate spatially-specific MRI and Tau PET changes before tau positivity.
AIM 03Assess the impact of lifestyle factors on cognitive decline rates.
AIM 04Identify non-AD biomarkers associated with cognitive decline.
Skills the Lab Values
clinical assessmentsbiomarker analysisMRIPET imagingcerebrospinal fluid collectiondata managementlongitudinal study designcognitive testing
Output against the department
Publications238top 31% of dept.205th of 671
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Citations40ktop 9% of dept.58th of 671
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