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We study the roles of brain insulin deficiency and insulin resistance in neurodegeneration. Three diseases of major interest to us are: Alzheimer's, alcoholic neurodegeneration, and fetal alcohol syndrome. Experimentally, we examine how insulin deficiency and/or insulin resistance leads to neuronal death, reduced energy metabolism, and decreased neurotransmission. We also investigate therapeutic measures to prevent or reverse brain abnormalities caused by insulin resistance (Type 3 diabetes).
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I am a physician scientist who directs basic and translational research in the laboratory. I also perform clinical service work in Neuropathology. This activity includes teaching residents and students. My research efforts are mainly focused on understanding the role of insulin and insulin-like growth factor resistance in relation to neurodegeneration caused by Alzheimer's disease and chronic alcohol abuse.
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SUZANNE DELAMONTE, MD, MPH http://research.brown.edu/myresearch/Suzanne_DeLaMonte Brown collaborators:Collaborators at other institutions: Are you Suzanne DeLaMonte? Click here to edit your research profile. |
