Matthew Rizzo

Dr. Matthew Rizzo serves as the Frances & Edgar Reynolds Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), Chief Physician for Clinical Neurosciences Programs, and Director of the NIH NIGMS Great Plains IDeA-CTR Network. He also directs Neuroscience Services at Nebraska Medicine, leading interdisciplinary initiatives in cognitive neuroscience and translational research since joining UNMC in 2014.

His educational background includes:

• Columbia University, New York (1975)
• Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MD (1979)
• Internal Medicine Internship, University of Iowa College of Medicine (1979-1980)
• Neurology Residency, University of Iowa College of Medicine (1980-1983)
• Fellow Associate in Neurology, University of Iowa College of Medicine (1982-1983)
• Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Iowa College of Medicine (1982-1986)

Dr. Rizzo's research integrates cognitive neuroscience, neuroergonomics, and human factors to address memory disorders and Alzheimer's disease through translational frameworks. He develops secure data-sharing systems including the READi Core and HL7 FHIR, enabling large-scale medical data analysis for clinical improvement and research innovation across Nebraska's healthcare system.

His major recognitions include:

• Scientist Laureate Award (UNMC, 2020)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN)
• Fellow of the American Neurological Association (FANA)

As Director of the Great Plains IDeA-CTR, Dr. Rizzo manages significant NIH funding that has awarded 160+ investigator grants addressing regional health priorities. He mentors clinicians and researchers through structured programs while co-leading Project Health's integration of research into UNMC/Nebraska Medicine's new healthcare facility. His national contributions include the NIH RECOVER Initiative and BRAIN Initiative policy development.

Dr. Rizzo leads the Great Plains IDeA-CTR network and READi Core infrastructure, fostering collaborations across medicine, statistics, computer science, and machine learning. His teams develop secure data frameworks for translational research while advancing clinical applications through Nebraska Medicine's Neuroscience Services.