Thomas Wisniewski MD

Dr. Thomas M. Wisniewski is a distinguished neuropathologist and professor in the Departments of Neurology, Pathology, and Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Thomas will discuss studies conducted in his laboratory that describe the molecular mechanism of the formation and accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain that lead to the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Wisniewski’s lab developed active and passive immunization that specifically targets the components of amyloid plaques and the tests of this potential anti-Alzheimer vaccine in rodent and monkey models are encouraging. Dr. Wisniewski will also discuss possible mechanisms by which COVID-19 infection may lead to similar dementia symptoms.

Dr. Wisniewski is also a Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Center for Cognitive Neurology, and Center of Memory Evaluation and Treatment. Tests of memory and its loss over time are performed and trials of treatments for memory loss prevention are conducted.