Neelum T Aggarwal MD
Associate Professor, Neurology Rush University Medical Ctr
Chicago
Professional summary
An Associate Professor in the Department of Neurological Sciences at Rush University MedicCenter in Chicago, Dr. Aggarwal, is a cognitive neurologist with particular interest in all types of dementia ( Alzheimer's disease, fronto temporal dementia, vascular dementia and Lewy body dementia). In addition to her active clinical practice, she continues to conduct original research in a variety of large scale community based studies. She is the Co-Investigator on multiple grants funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Since coming to Rush in 1996, she has performed over 1500 neurological evaluations in the homes of participants throughout the Chicago area. Dr. Aggarwal's work has been presented at national and international meetings, and published in peer reviewed medical journals. In addition, she is a speaker to many community and business organizations that seek to gain a better understanding of the changes - cognitively and physically - in the aging process. Dr. Aggarwal is fluent in English and German. Specialties clinician, researcher, specialist in cognition and dementia, author, curriculum development specialist, advisor for community-based and minority health initiatives
Specialties and Interests
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Neurology,
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Behavioral Neurology-Dementia,
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Women's Health,
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Cultural Competency,
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Health Literacy
Contact
Education
Universities
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science/ The Chicago Medical School
MD
University of Windsor, Canada
Bachelor of Science ( Honours), Biology
Postgraduate Training
Fellowship in Neurodegenerative Diseases, Rush University Medical Center
Klinikum Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
Henry Ford Hospital System
Licenses/Certifications
Physician and Surgeon, State of Illinois
Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.,
Experience
Associate Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences
Sr. Examining Neurologist
Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences
Clinic Director – Rush Alzheimer Disease Center ( RADC)
Leader, Clinical Core – Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center (RADC) - NIA funded Center
Honors and Awards
Elected Physician Advocate for Palatucci Advocacy Leadership
Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar
Memberships
Board Member
Member
Member
Publications
Articles
"Characteristics of MR Infarcts Associated with Dementia and Cognitive Function in the Elderly."
"Accounting for Bias Due to Selective Attrition: The Example of Smoking and Cognitive Decline."
"Uncovering the genetic architecture of white matter disease."
"Neighborhood cohesion is associated with reduced risk of stroke mortality."
"The neuropathology of older persons with and without dementia from community versus clinic cohorts."
"Ante mortem amyloid imaging and β-amyloid pathology in a case with dementia with Lewy bodies."
"The association of magnetic resonance imaging measures with cognitive function in a biracial population sample."
"Genetic variation in the IL7RA/IL7 pathway increases multiple sclerosis susceptibility."
"A battery of tests for assessing cognitive function in older latino persons."
"Meta-analysis of genome scans and replication identify CD6, IRF8 and TNFRSF1A as new multiple sclerosis susceptibility loci."
Books
Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias
Seminars in Neurology
Disclosure or Conflict of Interest
Neelum T Aggarwal MD has nothing to disclose
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Communities of Interest
Groups and Organizations
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Advancing Women's Health Initiative |
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Lead Editorships
- Clinical: Alzheimer's Disease
- Dementia With Lewy Bodies
- Gender and Dementia
- Asian American Populations and Health
- Minority Health
- Action Steps for Improving Women's Mental Health
- Developing Cultural Competence in Disaster Mental Health Programs: Guiding Principles and Recommendations
- Workplace Health Promotion and Wellness
- Women's Mental Health
- Women's Safety and Health Issues at Work
- HIV/AIDS and Women
- Stress and Your Health
Articles
Medpedia Awards
Editor of the Week - May 26, 2010
Medpedia Achievements
Editor Level 1 - May 23, 2010
