Memory and Aging Center
The UCSF Memory and Aging Center is an international leader in the field of memory disorders and dementia. The center provides comprehensive evaluations for the diagnosis and treatment of patients, conducts research on new therapies and offers support groups for patients, family members and friends. Our team comprises specialists from a wide variety of disciplines, including neurology, neuropsychology, geriatrics, geriatric psychiatry, pharmacy, nursing, social work and speech pathology.
We are part of the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences.
Our locations
Our team
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Bruce L. Miller
MD
Neurologist -
Cynthia Barton
MSN
Gerontological nurse practitioner -
Adam Boxer
MD, PhD
Neurologist -
Mary De May
MD
Geriatric psychiatrist -
Cameron Dietiker
MD
Neurologist -
Jessica Foley
PsyD, PhD
Neuropsychologist -
Rosalie Gearhart
Administrative nurse -
Jeffrey Gelfand
MD, MAS
Neurologist -
Michael Geschwind
MD, PhD
Neurologist -
Maria Luisa Gorno-Tempini
MD, PhD
Neurologist -
Joanna Hellmuth
MD, MS
Neurologist -
Aimee Kao
MD, PhD
Neurologist -
Joel Kramer
PsyD
Neuropsychologist -
Serggio Lanata
MS, MD
Neurologist -
Jennifer Merrilees
MSN
Clinical nurse specialist -
Zachary Miller
MD
Neurologist -
Georges Naasan
MD
Neurologist -
Alexandra Nelson
MD, PhD
Neurologist -
David Perry
MD
Neurologist -
Gil Rabinovici
MD
Neurologist -
Katherine Rankin
PhD
Neuropsychologist -
William Seeley
MD
Neurologist -
Salvatore Spina
MD, PhD
Neurologist -
Richard Tsai
MBA, MD
Neurologist -
Victor Valcour
MD
Geriatrician
Clinical trials
Enroll -HD: A Prospective Registry Study in a Global Huntington's Disease Cohort
Enroll-HD is a longitudinal, observational, multinational study that integrates two former Huntington's disease (HD) registries—REGISTRY in Europe, and COHORT in North America and Australasia—while also expanding to ...
Recruiting
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) of FMP30 in Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
In this Phase 1b open-label prospective clinical trial, patients with relapsing-remitting MS will undergo FMT of FMP30 (donor stool) via colonoscopy and immunological efficacy endpoints will be assessed at various ti...
Recruiting
Natural History Study of and Genetic Modifiers in Spinocerebellar Ataxias
Spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA) are genetic neurological diseases that cause imbalance, poor coordination, and speech difficulties. There are different kinds of SCA and this study will focus on types 1, 2,3, and 6 (SCA...
Recruiting
Awards & recognition
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Best hospital in Northern California
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Best in the West for neurology and neurosurgery
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Ranked No. 3 in the nation for neurology and neurosurgery
Support services
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International Services
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Interpreters
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English, as well as for patients who are deaf or have trouble hearing.
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Learn moreWhat to Bring
- Photo I.D.
- Health insurance card
- Insurance authorization, if required
- Doctor's referral, if required
- Recent test results related to your condition
- List of your medications, including dosages, plus any you're allergic to
- List of questions you may have
- Device or paper for taking notes
Our research initiatives
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UCSF Memory and Aging Center Research
The UCSF Memory and Aging Center conducts research to test potential new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases, as well as studies aimed at improving understanding of these conditions.
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