Kyra S. O’Brien

Dr. Kyra S. O'Brien serves as an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine, specializing in diagnosis and treatment of memory disorders in older adults at the Penn Memory Center. Board certified in neurology, she focuses on clinical care for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Education:

• Yale University: B.S. in Biology
• University of Pennsylvania: M.D.
• University of Pennsylvania: Neurology Residency
• University of Pennsylvania: Cognitive Neurology Fellowship (Alzheimer's disease and related dementias)

Her research prioritizes early detection of cognitive impairment and early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease to enhance patient care pathways. This work addresses critical gaps in identifying memory disorders during pre-symptomatic or mild cognitive impairment stages for timely intervention.

At the Penn Memory Center, Dr. O'Brien contributes to clinical programs including Cognitive Fitness and Memory Café initiatives. While specific advising roles and grant funding aren't detailed in available materials, her expertise shapes the center's dementia care protocols and research agenda focused on neurodegenerative disease progression.