Dr. Arjun Masurkar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Arjun V. Masurkar, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at NYU Langone Health, specializing in cognitive behavioral neurology. He leads the Laboratory for Early Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms (LEADS), an NIH-funded clinical research program aimed at improving detection, monitoring, and treatment of early-stage Alzheimer's disease. With a background in both medicine and engineering, Dr. Masurkar's research focuses on understanding the cognitive, neuropsychiatric, and sensory symptoms associated with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. He integrates a range of methodologies, including neuroimaging and biomarker analysis, to explore the neural circuitry underlying early cognitive signs of Alzheimer's. Additionally, he leads therapeutic trials and is involved in various ongoing research projects related to the clinical utility of early symptoms. Dr. Masurkar is deeply committed to teaching and mentoring the next generation of dementia physicians and scientists, contributing significantly to both clinical practice and the broader scientific community through his research and editorial roles.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

Specializes in cognitive behavioral neurology, focusing on Alzheimer's disease treatment and research.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.