معرفی
Dr. Valory N. Pavlik is a Professor in the Department of Neurology at Baylor College of Medicine, serving as Associate Director of the Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center. She holds advanced degrees including a PhD from the University of Texas School of Public Health, an MPH, MEd, and B.A. Her research focuses on Alzheimer's disease, neurology, hypertension management, and public health interventions. Key contributions include leading the US POINTER trial, investigating biomarkers for dementia, and studying the impact of lifestyle interventions on cognitive health.
Her work spans clinical studies, epidemiology, and translational research. Notable projects include genomic studies of Alzheimer's risk (e.g., MTUS2 gene associations) and neuroimaging analyses of biomarkers like α-synuclein pathology. She has collaborated on global trials like the US POINTER and LatAm-FINGERS to harmonize multidomain interventions targeting cognition.
Dr. Pavlik's research also addresses health disparities, examining how race, socioeconomic status, and cardiovascular health influence dementia biomarkers. She is affiliated with organizations such as the American Public Health Association and American Heart Association, reflecting her interdisciplinary expertise in clinical and population health.
- Education: PhD (1994), MPH (1987), MEd (1981), B.A. (1972)
- Affiliations: Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center, Baylor College of Medicine
- Key Projects: US POINTER, TARCC Cohort, CONCORD-AD collaboration
