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Alzheimer’s Affects Men and Women Differently

June 20, 2019

Professor Christian Pike’s research on sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease could help inform how we might one day prevent and treat it.

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Professor Christian Pike: Sex Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease

June 19, 2019

Christian Pike, Professor of Gerontology at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, discusses his research on sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease in this podcast episode of Lessons in Lifespan Health.

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Obesity and APOE4: Gene-Environment Interaction in Alzheimer’s Disease

July 2018

Research focusing on the gene-environment interaction between two well-established AD risk factors, apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4) and obesity.

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  • USC Gerontology Faculty Listed Among Top Scientists Worldwide
    by Beth Newcomb on January 6, 2022

    A recent analysis of nearly 200,000 researchers – roughly the top 2% of the world’s scientists – has shown several USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology faculty members to be among the most highly cited investigators on the planet. The post USC Gerontology Faculty Listed Among Top Scientists Worldwide appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

  • Alzheimer’s Affects Men and Women Differently
    by Beth Newcomb on June 20, 2019

    Professor Christian Pike’s research on sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease could help inform how we might one day prevent and treat it. The post Alzheimer’s Affects Men and Women Differently appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

  • Professor Christian Pike: Sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease
    by USC Leonard Davis Communications on June 19, 2019

    The post Professor Christian Pike: Sex differences in Alzheimer’s disease appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

  • New Research Directions Aim to Aid Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment and Prevention
    by Beth Newcomb on November 9, 2017

    During this year’s National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology faculty share how air pollution, diet, brain injury and neighborhood factors can influence the disease. The post New Research Directions Aim to Aid Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment and Prevention appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

  • Healthy Diet Might Spare Those With Alzheimer’s Gene From Developing Disease: Study (City News Service)
    by Beth Newcomb on June 19, 2017

    City News Service highlighted research by Christian Pike of the USC Leonard Davis School on how individuals that carry a gene that may be related to Alzheimer’s disease might increase their risk of cognitive decline if they have an unhealthy diet. The study found eating foods high in sugar and... The post Healthy Diet Might Spare Those With Alzheimer’s Gene From Developing Disease: Study (City News Service) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

  • Unhealthy diet fuels Alzheimer’s (KABC-TV)
    by Beth Newcomb on June 14, 2017

    ABC News Los Angeles affiliate KABC-TV highlighted research by Christian Pike of the USC Leonard Davis School on how individuals that carry a gene that may be related to Alzheimer’s disease might increase their risk of cognitive decline if they have an unhealthy diet. The study found eating foods high... The post Unhealthy diet fuels Alzheimer’s (KABC-TV) appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

  • Poor Diet, Plus Alzheimer’s Gene, May Fuel Disease
    by USC Leonard Davis Communications on June 12, 2017

    Could a healthy diet spare people who have an Alzheimer's gene from developing the disease? USC Leonard Davis School researchers suggest the issue deserves further study since they found mice carrying a genetic risk factor for the disease quickly developed brain plaques after 12 weeks on a poor diet. The post Poor Diet, Plus Alzheimer’s Gene, May Fuel Disease appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

  • Why Does Alzheimer’s Disease Affect Women more than Men?
    by Beth Newcomb on September 19, 2016

    Supported by a new grant from the Alzheimer’s Association, Professor Christian Pike explores a key Alzheimer’s gene and how it disproportionately impacts women. The post Why Does Alzheimer’s Disease Affect Women more than Men? appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

  • USC Leonard Davis Faculty Members Recognized for Exemplary Mentorship
    by Beth Newcomb on May 4, 2015

    The 2015 USC Mellon Mentoring Awards honor USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Assistant Professor Tara Gruenewald and Professor Christian Pike for their guidance and support of undergraduate and graduate students, respectively. [Continue Reading..] The post USC Leonard Davis Faculty Members Recognized for Exemplary Mentorship appeared first on USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology.

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