Marilyn Albert

Marilyn Albert is a Professor of Neurology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, where she is affiliated with the Department of Neurology and the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience. Her research focuses on understanding the cognitive and brain changes associated with aging and neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer’s disease.

Research Interests: Dr. Albert's work centers on early detection and prediction of cognitive decline, utilizing biomarkers from cerebrospinal fluid, MRI, PET, and genetics. She investigates how these biomarkers, alone or in combination, can predict progression from normal cognition to mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Her research also explores cognitive reserve, lifestyle factors that may reduce risk, and the development of new biomarkers to improve understanding of disease mechanisms.

Publication Trends: Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on preclinical Alzheimer’s disease, longitudinal cognitive outcomes, and the ATN (Amyloid, Tau, Neurodegeneration) framework. She employs advanced neuroimaging, biomarker analysis, and statistical modeling to identify early changes and risk factors, contributing significantly to the design of clinical trials and early interventions.

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Advising and Grants: While no students or grants are explicitly listed, her leadership in major research studies and publications in high-impact journals indicates active mentorship and significant grant funding. She collaborates widely across neurology, neuroscience, and neuroimaging disciplines.

Labs and Teams: Dr. Albert leads research within the Division of Cognitive Neuroscience at Johns Hopkins, working with multidisciplinary teams focused on biomarker development, neuroimaging analysis, and longitudinal studies of aging and dementia.