Age-associated changes in brain circuitry and cognition in non-human primates
Speaker bio:
Alison R Weiss, PhD, is a Research Assistant Professor in the Division of Neuroscience at the Oregon National Primate Research Center and in the Department of Neurology at Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Weiss’ research program broadly seeks to map the neural circuitry underlying learning and memory impairments in aging and neurodegenerative disease. Cognitive assessment using positive reinforcement training represents a core component of her research program. To map alterations in brain circuitry corresponding to cognitive deficits, she employs a combination of structural MRI, diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), resting-state fMRI, and positron emission tomography (PET). Dr. Weiss’ current studies focus on neuroinflammation and glymphatic function during the transition from middle age to senescence.
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AD@UW is a monthly 90-minute meeting for ADRD research trainees and investigators, intended to provide a basic understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias as well as research resources available through the UW ADRC.
Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12:00pm
AD@UW is a monthly 90-minute meeting for ADRD research trainees and investigators, intended to provide a basic understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias as well as research resources available through the UW ADRC.
Friday, July 24, 2026 at 12:00pm
AD@UW is a monthly 90-minute meeting for ADRD research trainees and investigators, intended to provide a basic understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias as well as research resources available through the UW ADRC.
Friday, August 28, 2026 at 12:00pm
AD@UW is a monthly 90-minute meeting for ADRD research trainees and investigators, intended to provide a basic understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias as well as research resources available through the UW ADRC.
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 12:00pm
AD@UW is a monthly 90-minute meeting for ADRD research trainees and investigators, intended to provide a basic understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias as well as research resources available through the UW ADRC.