Dr. Henry Paulson

Biography

Henry L. Paulson, MD PhD, is a Professor at the University of Michigan Medical School and serves as the Director of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center. His professional focus lies in age-related neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's and related dementias, as well as hereditary movement disorders like ataxias. He received his MD and PhD degrees from Yale University. Dr. Paulson completed his residency and fellowship training at the University of Pennsylvania and has previously taught at the University of Iowa. He is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and an elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. He has been recognized with the Landis Outstanding Mentor Award from the National Institutes of Health. His research encompasses both basic and clinical studies, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases and identifying potential therapeutic targets. He oversees a wide range of research projects aimed at understanding the causes and treatments for cognitive impairment.

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