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Dr. Nunzio Pomara is a Professor of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, specializing in geriatrics. With over 20 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to understanding and treating cognitive decline in older adults, particularly in relation to Alzheimer's disease. His passion for this field was ignited during his residency, where he became fascinated by the potential to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s through medical advances. His research focuses on neurobiological mechanisms contributing to cognitive disorders, especially the interplay between conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease and depression. Dr. Pomara has led pioneering clinical trials exploring innovative treatment strategies, including the use of glucocorticoid receptor antagonists in Alzheimer's patients. His work has enhanced the understanding of the APOE-e4 genotype's role in Alzheimer's risk and the relationship between depression and cognitive decline. He is committed to proactive healthcare engagement and collaborative efforts to identify novel biomarkers and therapeutic targets to improve the lives of older adults.
Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.