Howard Feldman (neuroscientist)
Howard H Feldman is a professor of neurosciences at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD).[1][2][3] He was appointed director of the Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study (ADCS) in April 2016.[4] Prior to joining UCSD, he served as the Executive Associate Dean for Research, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia (UBC) and was the director of the Alzheimer's and Related Disorders Clinic at UBC.[5][6][7]
Early life and education[edit]
He received his MDCM degree from McGill University in Quebec, Canada in 1978.[7][8]
Research[edit]
He contributed to the discoveries of the progranulin and C9ORF72 genetic mutations which cause FTD and FTD with motor neuron disease.[1][3][9]
Awards and honors[edit]
- Martin M Hoffman Award for Excellence in Research from the University of British Columbia in 1997.[1][10]
- Most Highly Cited Researchers in Neuroscience & Behavior; World's Most Influential Scientific Mind from Thomson Reuters in 2002 - 2012.[3]
- Top 1% Most Cited Researcher in Neuroscience from Web of Science Clarivate Analytics in 2007 - 2018.[11][12]
- Distinguished Achievement Award for Outstanding Contribution by a Senior Faculty Member from the University of British Columbia in 2008.[1][13]
- Irma M Parhad Award for Excellence from the Canadian Consortium of Clinical Cognitive Centres for Research (C5R) in 2013.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d "Howard Feldman | UCSD Profiles". profiles.ucsd.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "UC initiative to spur Alzheimer's disease research". University of California. 2016-01-14. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ a b c "Howard Feldman - Meet the Directors". ADCS. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Noted Canadian Neurologist to Head UC San Diego Alzheimer's Disease Cooperative Study". today.ucsd.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Howard Feldman - Faculty Member". Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health | DMCBH. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Howard Feldman | VCH Research Institute". www.vchri.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ a b "Howard Feldman | Department of Medicine". medicine.med.ubc.ca. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "Howard Feldman, MD, FRCP(C), FAAN (Neurology)". medicine.yale.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "2013 - Dr. Howard Feldman". C5R. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ Yumpu.com. "UBC DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE 2005 ANNUAL REPORT". yumpu.com. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "2022 Speakers | MCI Symposium". Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "2022 DDND Program | Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation". Retrieved 2024-04-15.
- ^ "2008 Annual Report - UBC" (PDF).
- ^ "Awards". C5R. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
