The Institute for Translational Research
Achieving a World of Optimal Brain Health for All
Brain Health - It's in our DNA
Home of the Health and Aging Brain Study - HD, the most comprehensive study of Alzheimer's among various communities ever conducted. Featuring a state of the art Clinical Research Center including an in house dedicated personalized Imaging Center and 10,000 sq ft. Omics Lab. Also housing the Unicorn Robot System that processes up to 2,000 samples per week from start-to-finish.
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The Institute for Translational Research (ITR) is a remarkable team led by Dr. Sid O'Bryant dedicated to our why: achieving a world of optimal brain health for all.
We focus on exceptional translational research that will lead to precision medicine approaches to brain disease - including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Down syndrome, and Dementia with Lewy bodies.
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Research began in 2012 with a small team and a goal of matching biomarkers for a cognitive blood test.
All data recorded through our studies is shared publicly with the scientific community to aid others for scientific breakthroughs.
The HABS-HD study has the largest collections of brain scans for a study worldwide.
We are now a team of 80+ with data reaching over 32 countries worldwide.
Translational research bridges the gap between basic scientific discoveries and their practical application.
ITR Leadership
Meet the leaders of our institute who are paving the way.
