USF Health research team studying role that little-known protein plays in the riddle of Alzheimer’s disease
USF Health researchers are studying how a little-known protein known as BIN1 may contribute to the formation of tangles in the brain that are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s […]
USF Health Alzheimer’s team publishes findings in major science journal
More than 6 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease, and by 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million and cost the nation more than $1 […]
Patient commits estate gift to advance women’s heart health, skin cancer research and Alzheimer’s caregiver education at USF
The University of South Florida Foundation today announced a $1.8 million estate gift to USF Health that will fund a women’s heart health professorship, dermatology research endowment and […]
Gopal Thinakaran appointed CEO of Byrd Alzheimer’s Center & Research Institute
Gopal Thinakaran, PhD, was recently appointed chief executive officer of the USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute. Dr. Thinakaran assumed the position from Harry van Loveren, […]
BIN1 deficit impairs brain cell communication, memory consolidation
Preclinical study by a University of South Florida Health-University of Chicago research team offers new insights into how neuronal protein BIN1 may boost Alzheimer’s disease risk TAMPA, Fla […]
Gopal Thinakaran pursues genetic clues to Alzheimer’s disease pathways
The USF Health neurobiologist focuses on understanding genetic risk factors that may offer new therapy targets to delay or protect against age-related cognitive decline There has been a […]
Leading Alzheimer’s researchers join Byrd Center in August
The latest neuroscientist recruits will help USF Health accelerate new discoveries in Alzheimer’s disease and other neurological disorders Internationally recognized Alzheimer’s disease researcher Gopal Thinakaran, PhD, has been […]
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