Manohar Garg

Manohar Garg is a Professor at Macquarie Medical School, affiliated with the Lifespan Health and Wellbeing Research Centre at Macquarie University. His research bridges nutritional science, biochemistry, and neurodegenerative disease detection, with particular focus on early Alzheimer's biomarkers and dietary interventions for healthy aging.

Dr. Garg's research program centers on:

• Identification of blood plasma biomarkers for preclinical Alzheimer's disease
• Analysis of metabolite patterns including acylcarnitines and P-tau181
• Comparative health impacts of plant-based versus omnivorous diets
• Metabolic effects of medium-chain fatty acids, particularly from coconut
• Relationship between dietary patterns and age-related health outcomes

His recent publications reveal a strategic research trajectory focused on translating biochemical discoveries into clinical applications for early neurodegenerative disease detection and dietary prevention strategies. The work demonstrates sophisticated integration of metabolomics with clinical gerontology, particularly through the McCusker KARVIAH cohort studies.

Dr. Garg currently leads two major research initiatives:

• Investigating biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease (2024-2029)
• Investigating biomarkers for preclinical Alzheimer's disease using the McCusker KARVIAH cohort (2023-2028)

With an h-index of 157, his scholarly impact spans neuroscience, biochemistry, and nutritional science, reflecting substantial contributions to understanding the biochemical underpinnings of cognitive aging and dietary influences on long-term health.