Alan B. Zonderman

Center for Devices and Radiological Health

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Alan B. Zonderman is a leading epidemiologist and gerontologist whose research focuses on the cognitive and biological determinants of aging, particularly in relation to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. As a senior investigator at the National Institute on Aging (NIA), his major contributions include elucidating the roles of vascular risk factors, inflammation, and socioeconomic disparities in cognitive decline. His landmark work on the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging has provided critical insights into how hypertension, diabetes, and obesity accelerate brain aging. With over 1,000 publications and more than 50,000 citations, Zonderman’s research has shaped clinical understanding of modifiable risk factors for dementia. Notably, his studies on racial and educational disparities in cognitive aging have highlighted the impact of lifelong socioeconomic adversity. Among his most cited works, the 2018 paper on complications from surgical treatment of sleep-disordered breathing underscores his translational focus on sleep health in older adults. A recipient of the NIA Director’s Award, Zonderman’s work bridges epidemiology and neuroscience, offering actionable strategies for healthy brain aging.