I had an opportunity to work at the USC-Rancho/Los Amigos CADC as a collaborative partner through the Alzheimer’s Association California Southland...
Contact CADC Program
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Web Site
California Department of Public Health Alzheimer's Program Site
Phone Numbers
916-552-9971 (main)
916-552-9910 (fax)Email
Address
Alzheimer's Disease Program, MS-7210
California Dept. of Public Health
PO Box 997377
Sacramento, CA 95899-7377
CADC Stories
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I developed my interest in Geriatrics while rotating through the UCSD-San Diego CADC under the mentorship of Dr. Ed Jackson when I was a resident...
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As part of my Stanford fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry in 1994 to 1996, I was fortunate to have an extended rotation at the Stanford-Palo Alto...
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Her eyes sparkle and she flashes a flirtatious smile as a volunteer guides her across the dance floor. Watching Adriana Trevino swing her hips to...
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I am a graduate student in clinical psychology and completed one year of neuropsychology training at the UC Irvine CADC. During my year of...
Douglas R. Galasko, MD
Director / Principal Investigator
Douglas R. Galasko, MD is a Professor In Residence, Department of Neurosciences. Dr. Galasko has made important original research contributions in the area of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB).
Douglas R. Galasko, MD is a Professor In Residence, Department of Neurosciences. Dr. Galasko has made important original research contributions in the area of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB). Specific areas of investigation include biological markers and genetic risk factors for AD, heterogeneity in AD, and subtypes and variants such as DLB. He has also been active in improving clinical measurement in AD, especially indices of progression. His fields of interest includes clinical research pertaining to Alzheimer’s disease and neurological problems associated with aging. Dr. Galasko provides formal courses and lectures as well as individual instruction to medical students, residents, and fellows in a variety of settings, including the inpatient service and several outpatient clinics at the UCSD and VA San Diego Medical Centers.