Donna M. Wilcock, PhD
Barbara and Larry Sharpf Professor of Alzheimer's Disease Research
Professor of Neurology
Adjunct Professor of Anatomy, Cell Biology, Physiology
- Phone
- (317) 274-7525
- Address
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GH 4700
NEUR
IN
Indianapolis, IN
Bio
Donna Wilcock, PhD is a professor of neurology and Director of the Center for Neurodegenerative Disorders at Indiana University School of Medicine. She is also the Barbara and Larry Sharpf Professor in Alzheimer's Disease Research, a member of Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, and a member of the Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (IADRC).Dr. Wilcock's research focuses on the intersection of Alzheimer's disease and vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. Using mouse models and patient samples, Dr. Wilcock is exploring the role of neuroinflammation and dysregulated angiogenesis in VCID. In addition, she has several active projects exploring the underlying mechanisms of beta-amyloid immunotherapy-related ARIA. Her research is funded by the NINDS and NIA.
| Year | Degree | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | PhD | University of South Florida |
| 2003 | MS | University of South Florida |
| 1999 | BSC | Cardiff University |
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