Tyler
PhD Doctor of Philosophy candidate
Expertise
Alzheimer's disease, aging, Autism Spectrum disorder, neurological disorders, human neuroimaging, cognition
Project ideas
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Characterizing the progression of Alzheimer's disease
In this project, you will investigate the various factors that play a role in the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD). You will characterize the events that occur throughout the time course of the disease and the determine their significance. You will become well-versed in the early and late symptoms of AD, the biomarkers that play a role in the progression AD, the cutting-edge techniques to measure these biomarkers, brain anatomy, and how to conduct a literature review.