Research

Interdisciplinary Centers

The Center for Translational Studies in Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Neurodegenerative Disease

Acting Director
Lee A. Hyer, Ed.D., A.B.P.P.
School of Medicine

Founding Director Emeritus
Edward C. Lauterbach, M.D., F.A.N.P.A., D.F.A.P.A
Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, and Radiology
Director, Neurodegenerative Disease Program
Chief, Division of Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry
School of Medicine

Mercer Participation
College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
College of Liberal Arts
Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
School of Medicine
University Minister and Dean of Chapel
Walter F. George School of Law

Description
The Center is focused on treatments to delay neurogenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Its research involves the application of novel pharmacological and stem cell trials with biomarker correlation in neurodegenerative diseases.

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