Loren Alving

Loren Alving, MD is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) School of Medicine, with a clinical focus in Fresno. Her research focuses on dementia care, primary care workforce development, Alzheimer's disease, and neurodegenerative disorders. She has collaborated with institutions like USC and co-authored studies on topics including dementia diagnosis, healthcare service utilization, and genetic links in neurodegenerative diseases.

Education and Training: Completed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training at UCSF in 2017.

Research Interests: Includes qualitative research on healthcare provider perspectives in dementia care, primary care capacity strengthening, and translational studies in neurology. Her work integrates clinical practice insights with public health strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Publications Highlight: Recent contributions include a 2024 study on Project Alzheimer's Disease-ECHO, emphasizing primary care workforce capacity in dementia management, and a 2023 analysis of practitioner roles in dementia care.

Co-Authors: Includes notable researchers like Soo Borson (USC), Katherine Rankin (UCSF), and Bruce Miller (UCSF).