Frank Wolters

Frank Wolters is an Associate Professor at Erasmus MC, affiliated with the departments of Epidemiology and Radiology & Nuclear Medicine. His research lies at the intersection of neurology, epidemiology, and brain imaging, with a strong focus on dementia, cerebrovascular diseases, and cognitive aging.

His research interests include:

• Neuroepidemiology of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Brain imaging biomarkers (MRI, white matter hyperintensities, subcortical structures)
• Cardiovascular contributions to cognitive decline
• Population-based cohort studies, particularly the Rotterdam Study
• Triangulation methods in biomedical research

The most recent articles highlight a consistent trend in using advanced neuroimaging and epidemiological methods to understand the pathways leading to dementia and cognitive disorders. His work often integrates genetic, imaging, and clinical data across multiple international cohorts. Topics such as motoric cognitive risk, APOE-mediated dementia pathways, and tract-specific brain changes are central to his current research agenda.

Scientific contributions include a growing body of peer-reviewed articles in top journals such as Neurology, Alzheimer's & Dementia, and European Journal of Epidemiology. While specific awards are not listed, his frequent publications and collaborations indicate high recognition in the field.

He has supervised at least one doctoral thesis, indicating active mentorship. His research is supported by large-scale population studies and multi-center collaborations, reflecting strong grant funding and team-based science. He is involved in several major research networks focused on aging and neurodegeneration.

Dr. Wolters is part of a prominent research group at Erasmus MC that investigates brain aging using data from the Rotterdam Study and other international initiatives. His work contributes to both clinical understanding and methodological rigor in neuroepidemiology.