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Peter Nelson, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the College of Medicine. He serves as Director of Neuropathology and Vice Chair for Basic Science Research, demonstrating a strong leadership role in both clinical and research domains.
His research is centered on neuropathological mechanisms of aging and dementia, particularly focusing on TDP-43 proteinopathies, hippocampal sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. He has pioneered work on Limbic-predominant Age-related TDP-43 Encephalopathy (LATE), a common mimic of Alzheimer’s disease, and has extensively studied the role of microRNAs and genetic variants in neurodegeneration.
His recent publications highlight a strong emphasis on genetic associations (e.g., ABCC9, TMEM106B), cerebrovascular contributions to dementia, and advanced molecular techniques such as spatial glycomics and transcriptomic analysis. His work frequently involves large-scale collaborative studies and leverages data from major consortia, reflecting a systems-level approach to understanding brain aging.
Peter Nelson has authored over 200 scholarly works, many in high-impact journals like Acta Neuropathologica, Brain, and Neurology. His research bridges basic science and clinical neuropathology, contributing significantly to the understanding of dementia biomarkers and disease classification.
He mentors trainees through the MD/PhD Program and Neuroscience Joint Faculty, and is involved in multiple institutional cores and research initiatives. His laboratory, located in the UK-ADRC Neuropathology Lab, is actively engaged in cutting-edge research on brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
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