In a significant move that bolsters Butler Hospital’s and Brown University's joint commitment to advancing Alzheimer's research, Dr. Edward "Ted" Huey has been appointed as the associate director of Brown University's Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research. This appointment, announced on July 25, 2024, continues the long-standing efforts of both institutions to build a world-class program focused on early detection and individualized treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
A Distinguished Career in Neurodegenerative Research
Dr. Huey brings a wealth of experience to his new role. As the director of the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital and the Martin M. Zucker Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Brown University, he has established himself as a renowned physician-scientist in neurodegenerative illnesses.
Throughout his career, Dr. Huey has focused on patients with Alzheimer's disease, frontotemporal lobar degeneration, and related disorders. His research utilizes cutting-edge imaging technology to explore the genetics and phenotypes of these conditions, along with the neuroanatomy of complex behavior, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and emotions in patients with brain dysfunction.
Joining Forces with Dr. Bess Frost
Dr. Huey's appointment comes on the heels of Dr. Bess Frost joining Brown as the Salame-Feraud Director of the Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research. This powerful combination of expertise promises to elevate Brown's Alzheimer's research program.
Dr. Frost, a professor of molecular biology, cell biology, and biochemistry, expressed her enthusiasm about the collaboration:
"I am thrilled that Dr. Huey will join us as associate director. Through strategic collaborations and key faculty recruitments, Brown University is building a critical mass of experts in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Dr. Huey's strong clinical research expertise complements our strengths in public health, neuroscience, and understanding the basic biology underlying aging and neurodegeneration."
A Catalyst for Accelerated Discovery
The partnership between Dr. Huey and Dr. Frost is expected to transform Brown's Alzheimer's research efforts. Diane Lipscombe, Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani Director of the Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science, highlighted the significance of this collaboration:
"Dr. Huey has been an incredible partner, helping to recruit Dr. Bess Frost to Brown University, developing strong collaborations in Alzheimer's disease research, and continuing to build the world-class Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital - started by his predecessor, Dr. Stephen Salloway. The partnership of Frost and Huey is tremendously exciting and it ensures that the Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research will be a world leader in the fight against this disease that is now the fifth-leading cause of death among Americans aged 65 and older."
Looking Ahead
As Alzheimer's disease continues to impact millions of lives worldwide, the work being done at Brown University's Center for Alzheimer's Disease Research takes on even greater importance. With Dr. Huey and Dr. Frost at the helm, the center is poised to make significant strides in early detection, individualized treatment, and potentially groundbreaking discoveries in the fight against Alzheimer's and related dementias.
The Brown University community and the broader field of neurodegenerative research eagerly anticipate the advancements that will emerge from this powerful collaboration in the years to come.
