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Research in Motion: Heather Ferris, MD, PhD

October 15, 2024 by jta6n@virginia.edu

I take care of older adults with diabetes, and my lab is interested in how brain metabolism affects your risk for developing dementia. In particular, we’re interested in how buildup of cholesterol in the brain is a risk factor for developing dementia down the road. —Heather Ferris, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism

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