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James Leverenz, MD, Neurology, Cleveland, OH

James Bruce Leverenz MD

Movement Disorder, Dementia & Geriatrics


Director, Cleveland Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

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  • 9500 Euclid Ave U10Cleveland, OH 44195

  • Phone+1 216-636-9467

  • Fax+1 216-445-7013

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Education & Training

  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Neuropathology, 1990 - 1992
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Neurology, 1986 - 1989
  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonInternship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1986 - Present
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1992 - 2019
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1989 - 1993
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Poly(ADP-Ribose) Drives Pathologic Α-synuclein Neurodegeneration in Parkinson’s Disease  
    James B Leverenz, Ted M Dawson, Alexander Pantelyat, Liana S Rosenthal, Juan C Troncoso, Science Magazine
  • Outer Retinal Assessment Using Spectral-Domain Optical Coherence Tomography in Patients with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease  
    Hubert Fernandez, Justis P Ehlers, Jagan A Pillai, Sunil K Srivastava, Robert Bermel, James B Leverenz, Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science

Press Mentions

  • Study Shows How Herpes Viruses Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease in Aging Brains
    Study Shows How Herpes Viruses Contribute to Alzheimer's Disease in Aging BrainsFebruary 23rd, 2025
  • Network-Based Analyses Uncover How Harmful Microglia Form in Alzheimer’s Disease
    Network-Based Analyses Uncover How Harmful Microglia Form in Alzheimer’s DiseaseDecember 10th, 2024
  • CSF Alpha-Synuclein Biomarker Strongly Associated with Clinical Features of Dementia with Lewy Bodies
    CSF Alpha-Synuclein Biomarker Strongly Associated with Clinical Features of Dementia with Lewy BodiesOctober 31st, 2024
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Grant Support

  • Dementia with Lewy Bodies ConsortiumCLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COM-CWRU2016–2027
  • Dementia with Lewy Body ConsortiumNational Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke2016–2027
  • Cleveland Alzheimers Disease Research CenterCLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COM-CWRU2021–2026
  • Alzheimer's MultiOme Data Repurposing: Artificial Intelligence, Network Medicine, and Therapeutics DiscoveryCLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COM-CWRU2021–2026
  • Cleveland Alzheimer's Disease Research centerNational Institute on Aging2021–2026
  • Clinical CoreNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2009–2011

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