Ana Solodkin

Ana Solodkin is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas), affiliated with the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences. Her research focuses on computational neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. She holds a PhD in Biophysics from CINVESTAV and NIH, with postdoctoral training in cognitive neurology at the University of Iowa.

Her work combines neuroimaging (MRI, DTI) with large-scale computational models like The Virtual Brain (TVB) to study brain dynamics and identify biomarkers for early disease detection. Key projects include modeling Alzheimer's progression, analyzing Parkinson's motor symptoms, and understanding healthy vs. pathological aging. Collaborations span institutions in Canada, France, and Spain.

Publications emphasize biomarker discovery, network modeling, and clinical applications. Her lab develops tools like TVB-edupack for educational and research use. Ongoing work bridges molecular pathways with brain simulations to enhance diagnostics and therapeutic strategies.

Education:

• PhD in Biophysics, CINVESTAV and NIH (1991)
• MSc in Biophysics, Polytechnic (CINVESTAV), Mexico (1982)
• BSc in Neurophysiology, Universidad Anahuac, Mexico (1978)

Awards: Not explicitly listed in provided texts.

Grants/Advising: Collaborates on NIH-funded projects and supervises interdisciplinary teams. Projects include early AD diagnosis (ADNI initiative), cerebellar ataxia studies, and stroke recovery modeling.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Virtual Brain initiative, integrating computational neuroscience with clinical research for personalized medicine.