Dr. Adam Martersteck

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adam Christopher Martersteck, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of Chicago. His research focuses on dementia, particularly the neurodegenerative processes that underpin cognitive decline. He has contributed to significant findings in the field, including studies on the causal associations between resting state functional networks and neurodegeneration, as well as investigations into clinical manifestations of Alzheimer's disease. Martersteck's interests also encompass the functional connectomics of SuperAging and the cognitive aging of individuals associated with structural brain variations. His published works have appeared in prestigious journals such as Nature Neuroscience and Alzheimer's & Dementia, addressing topics from functional MRI to tau deposition in aging populations. He advocates for democratizing dementia research through global conferences and collaborations.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-08-01 — Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Conducting research and teaching in the Department of Neurology.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy