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Atlas of Brain’s Mitochondria Reveals High Cognition Areas Supplied with More Energy

Columbia Neurology researcher Martin Picard, PhD, speaks about mitochondria’s role in human health and the MitoBrainMap project.

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Research
Announcing The Carol and Gene Ludwig Center for Research on Neurodegeneration 2024 Pilot Grant Awardees

Two awards in the field of neurodegeneration were announced today as part of the Carol and Gene Ludwig Center for Research on Neurodegeneration.

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Awards and Accomplishments
A Cellular Community in the Brain Drives Alzheimer’s Disease

Columbia Physician-Scientist Philip L. De Jager, MD, PhD and Neuroscientist Vilas Menon, PhD led an innovative study that suggests new ways to prevent the development of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Alzheimer's Disease
Study Shows How Common Genetic Variants in Black Americans Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

Columbia Neuroscientist Caghan Kizil, PhD led a study on how the ABCA7 gene, common in many racial & ethnic groups, increases the probability of developing Alzheimer's disease.

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Alzheimer's Disease

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Rare Genetic Variation May Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease

April 30, 2024

Researchers from the Columbia University Department of Neurology discovered a genetic variant that may reduce the odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 70%.

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Alzheimer's Disease
Announcing the Inaugural Awardees of the Carol and Gene Ludwig Pilot Grant Program in Neurodegeneration

August 7, 2023

Two inaugural awards in the field of neurodegeneration were announced today as part of the Carol and Gene Ludwig Center for Research on Neurodegeneration.

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Awards and Accomplishments
Carol and Gene Ludwig Family Foundation Establishes Neurodegeneration Research Center at Columbia

December 15, 2022

The Carol and Gene Ludwig Center for Research on Neurodegeneration Will Bring Novel Approaches to Alzheimer’s and Other Neurodegenerative Disease Research

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Research