As part of the Velazquez Lab in Biodesign's Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center, I am investigating mechanisms of basal forebrain cholinergic neuron alteration in Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease.

Ofori is interested in using multimodal neuroimaging techniques to discover early diagnostic and progression markers for subtypes of dementia, parkinsonism, and neuropathies.

Yu completed MSN/PhD at Penn and postdoc at Penn State and is a Fellow of Gerontological Society of the America and American Academy of Nursing. Her research focus on interventions to prevent and treat Alzheimer's disease.

Dr. Ng is a translational gerontologist and neuroscientist examining bio-psycho-social/biobehavioral models and non-pharmacological interventions in older adults impacted by aging and chronic diseases.

Dr. Baker works to understand former caregivers of those with dementia so he can help them garner the psychosocial resources and technological tools to thrive.

Dr. Andel’s research revolves around risk factors for cognitive aging and impairment, health and aging, and disaster response in community and long-term care settings.

[ACCEPTING GRADUATE STUDENTS] The Tseng Lab studies how normal aging and age-related risk factors lead to neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and aims to develop potential therapeutic strategies.