Mark Bernard, Ph.D.
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Associate Editor
Term Expiration:
12/31/2025
Affiliation(s):
New York University Grossman School of Medicine
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Areas of Interest:
AD biomarkers, Alzheimer's disease plasma biomarkers, sleep and circadian rhythms, neuropsychiatric symptoms in AD, health disparities, Chemical Biology, organic chemistry
Biography & Research:
I am an Instructor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, where I am part of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) and its Biomarker Core. My current research is focused on understanding the role of biomarkers of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in disease pathogenesis, with specific focus on those in blood plasma. I am investigating associations between neuropsychiatric symptoms (such as anxiety and depression) and changes in these biomarkers, and am further interested in the nexus between these biomarkers and sleep and circadian rhythm dysfunctions.
I am a chemical biologist by training, with a PhD in Organic Chemistry, and I have postdoctoral training and a Master’s degree in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Services Research. This unique background, combining basic physical sciences and clinical research, informs my continued interest not only in elucidating molecular mechanisms of disease progression and developing novel therapeutics, but also in developing culturally-competent methods of translational research, aimed at reducing health disparities in underserved communities.
