Hussein Yassine

Hussein Yassine, MD is the Kenneth and Bette Volk Professor of Neurology at Keck School of Medicine of USC, where he directs the Center for Personalized Brain Health. His research focuses on how lipid metabolism, nutrition, and APOE4 genetics influence Alzheimer's disease risk and cognitive decline. He investigates neuroinflammation mechanisms and utilizes advanced brain imaging techniques.

His publication portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on APOE4-related neurodegeneration, with recent articles exploring biomarkers, lipid metabolism, neuroinflammation pathways, and therapeutic interventions. Research trends show increasing emphasis on cellular senescence mechanisms and nutritional interventions.

Awards and Honors:

• Department of Veterans Affairs VISN 18 Outstanding Research Award (2009)
• Presidential Poster Award, Endocrine Society (2009)
• Resident Teacher of the Year Award (2007)
• Dean's Distinguished Student Medicine Day Award (2002)