About
Neelum Aggarwal, MD, is a Professor of Neurology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. She specializes in Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive disorders, with a focus on dietary interventions like the MIND diet to prevent cognitive decline. Her work bridges clinical practice and research, emphasizing patient-centered care and prevention strategies.
- Affiliations: Rush University Medical Center, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
- Education: MD from The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine; Neurology Residency at Henry Ford Hospital
Her research explores sex/gender differences in Alzheimer’s, vascular contributions to cognitive impairment, and the role of lifestyle factors in neuroprotection. Key studies include the MIND diet clinical trial and investigations into amyloid-related imaging abnormalities in anti-amyloid therapies.
Dr. Aggarwal’s publications span over 130 peer-reviewed articles, with recent focus on diet’s impact on brain health, stroke awareness in vulnerable populations, and global dementia research equity. She collaborates internationally to address disparities in Alzheimer’s care and research inclusion.
