Mark T Wagner

Mark T Wagner is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC). His academic focus combines clinical practice with educational leadership, emphasizing bedside teaching for fellows, residents, interns, and medical students. His clinical expertise spans memory disorders, aging and cognition, markers of preclinical Alzheimer's and related dementias, atypical neurobehavioral syndromes, forensic neuropsychology, stroke, head injury, and innovative measurement/therapy development.

Key research contributions include translational studies on dual-task gait assessment for cognitive impairment detection, MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, and case-based investigations into rare neurological conditions like posterior cortical atrophy and transient epileptic amnesia. His work integrates clinical care with neuroimaging, neuropsychopharmacology, and diagnostic tool development.

Publications span high-impact journals such as Lancet Psychiatry, Journal of Gerontology, and Clinical Neuropsychologist, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across neurology, gerontology, and psychiatry. Wagner's research methodology emphasizes clinical trial design and innovative assessment tools to improve diagnostic sensitivity in neurological conditions.

Current activities include directing clinical research programs focused on neuropsychological assessment methodologies and novel therapeutic approaches for neurodegenerative disorders. He maintains active participation in professional societies like the International Neuropsychological Society through conference presentations and peer-reviewed publications.