Dr. Ryan O Dell

Biography

Ryan O'Dell, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Psychiatry department at Yale School of Medicine, focusing on the evaluation and management of cognitive disorders, particularly those related to Alzheimer's disease. His journey into scientific research began at the University of Rochester, where he undertook a four-year research project analyzing primate brain coordinates for fine motor control. After pursuing an MD/PhD at SUNY Upstate, he developed skills in multiphoton live imaging and investigated the role of the extracellular matrix protein Reelin in cortical development. Currently, in his PGY4 at Yale’s Neuroscience Research Training Program, he aspires to become a Geriatric Psychiatrist specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and related neurocognitive disorders. His research is concentrated on novel neuroimaging biomarkers in Alzheimer’s disease, assessing the progression from preclinical to clinical stages through various imaging techniques. He is actively engaged in multiple ongoing studies utilizing innovative PET biomarker technologies to understand synaptic alterations associated with Alzheimer’s. In addition, he values a family-centered approach to patient care, believing that involving families is crucial in managing cognitive disorders. In his free time, he enjoys exploring Connecticut’s hiking trails and craft breweries.

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