Focus on the Locus Coeruleus to Predict Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease

Explore the role of the locus coeruleus in predicting preclinical Alzheimer's disease in this 49-minute research seminar. Learn from Dr. Heidi Jacobs, PhD from MGH, HMS, and the Martinos Center as she presents cutting-edge findings on how this small brainstem nucleus may serve as an early biomarker for Alzheimer's disease before clinical symptoms appear. Discover the neurobiological mechanisms connecting the locus coeruleus to Alzheimer's pathology and understand how advanced neuroimaging techniques are being used to study this critical brain region. Gain insights into the potential implications for early detection and intervention strategies in Alzheimer's disease research. This presentation is part of the BrainMap Seminar Series hosted by the Athinoula A. Martinos Center for Biomedical Imaging, providing valuable knowledge for researchers, clinicians, and students interested in neurodegenerative diseases and brain imaging.