Dr. Christopher Van Dyck

Biography

Christopher H. van Dyck, MD, is a Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine, where he also serves as the Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Unit and the Yale Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. His research focuses on neuroimaging and therapeutic studies of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and brain aging. He has led and participated in over 100 clinical trials exploring AD across its full spectrum from asymptomatic stages to advanced disease. His current work integrates positron emission tomography (PET) to study molecular targets atypical of AD, further enhancing understanding of synaptic integrity and neurobiological changes in pre-symptomatic phases. He has received multiple awards for his research, including the 2017 Leader in Advancing Research Award from the Alzheimer’s Association and holds an impressive portfolio of published work that has significantly impacted the field. Dr. van Dyck completed his medical training at Northwestern University and his postdoctoral training at Yale University. His clinical specialties include Geriatric Psychiatry and Cognitive Neurology, with a keen emphasis on memory disorders, innovative imaging, and prospects for AD treatment.

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