Washington University in St Louis · NeuroscienceAlzheimer's Insight Lab
Randall J Bateman · Saint Louis, Missouri
Research Focus
Dr. Randall J. Bateman's lab at Washington University focuses on understanding and diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease (AD) through innovative blood tests and longitudinal studies. The lab is part of the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN), which gathers essential data from individuals at high risk for AD, allowing researchers to track disease progression and develop new preventive strategies. By studying biomarkers like amyloid and tau in blood samples, the lab aims to improve early detection methods and inform future clinical trials for new Alzheimer's therapies.
Alzheimer's Diseasebiomarkersamyloidtaublood testsneurodegenerationlongitudinal studiesclinical trialsdementiaearly diagnosis
Research Aims
5AIM 01Investigate new blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's Disease.
AIM 02Track changes in amyloid and tau levels in participants over time.
AIM 03Develop predictive models for cognitive decline using blood tests.
AIM 04Improve diagnostic accuracy for Alzheimer's using innovative techniques.
AIM 05Study the relationship between blood biomarkers and clinical cognitive decline.
Skills the Lab Values
blood sample collectionbiomarker analysisdata collection and managementlongitudinal study designclinical assessment techniquesstatistical analysisMRI and PET imaging techniquescognitive testing methodsgenetic analysis methods
Output against the department
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Citations53ktop 6% of dept.42nd of 671
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