Howard Crystal

Howard Crystal is a Professor of Neurology and Director of the Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology at Downstate Health Sciences University. His clinical subspecialties include dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and the interface of HIV-neurology and psychiatry-neurology.

• Education: BA from Princeton University, MD from University of Pennsylvania, internship at Medical College of Pennsylvania, neurology residency and fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Research Interests focus on cognitive changes in HIV, brain vascular disease contributions to cognitive impairment, and the neurology of aging. His work spans Alzheimer's disease biomarkers, dementia screening methodologies, and clinicopathological studies of aging-related neurological disorders.

Publication Trends highlight his expertise in dementia diagnostics, vascular cognitive impairment, and aging. Key fields include Alzheimer's disease, Neurodegenerative disorders, Cognitive assessment tools, and Neurovascular pathology.

Clinical Role: Sees patients on Wednesdays from 10 AM to 4 PM at B6-304, contactable at 718-270-6388.