SanjayAsthanaMD

Duncan G. and Lottie H. Ballantine Chair in Geriatrics Head, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology Department of Medicine University of Wisconsin School of Medicine Director NIA/NIH, Wisconsin-Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) Director Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital

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Office
2880 University Ave
Madison, WI 53705
Phone+1 608-263-7740

Fax+1 608-262-6048

Education & Training

Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1989 - 1992
University Saskatchewan Royal HospitalInternal Medicine, 1987 - 1989
Delhi University College of Medical SciencesClass of 1980

Certifications & Licensure

VA State Medical License 1991 - 2026
WI State Medical License 2001 - 2025
MD State Medical License 1989 - 2018
American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Insulin, Neurogenetics and Memory in Alzheimer's Disease Start of enrollment: 1999 Oct 01
Completed
Phase 2
Cognitive and Neurophysiological Effects of Raloxifene in Alzheimer's Disease Start of enrollment: 2001 Sep 01
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
Alzheimer's Disease: Therapeutic Potential of Estrogen Start of enrollment: 2001 Sep 01
Completed
Phase 2, Phase 3
Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS) Start of enrollment: 2005 Sep 01
Unknown status
Phase 4
Aging and Cancer Effects (ACE) Study Start of enrollment: 2005 Feb 01
Completed
Awareness of Deficit After Combat-related Brain Injury Start of enrollment: 2007 Oct 01
Completed
KEEPS Cognitive and Affective Study Start of enrollment: 2007 May 01
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

BDNF expression mediates verbal learning and memory in women in a cohort enriched with risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Kyle J Edmunds, Alyssa A Pandos, Isabella Hoang, Gabriella M Mamlouk, Alice Motovylyak
Alzheimer's & Dementia. 2025-01-16
Comparison of sample characteristics of Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center participants with the Wisconsin state population-An evaluation of the recruitment...
Yue Ma, Maria C Mora Pinzon, William R Buckingham, Andrew J Bersch, W Ryan Powell
Alzheimer's & Dementia. 2025-01-16
Delayed primacy recall in AVLT is associated with medial temporal tau PET burden in cognitively unimpaired adults.
Ainara Jauregi-Zinkunegi, Tobey Betthauser, Cynthia M Carlsson, Barbara B Bendlin, Ozioma Okonkwo
Cortex; a Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior. 2025-01-03

Journal Articles

Comparative Evaluation of MS-Based Metabolomics Software and Its Application to Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease
Sanjay Asthana, Ozioma C. Okonkwo, Nature

Press Mentions

UW Shows Strong Presence at Alzheimer’s Association International ConferenceJuly 27th, 2021
A Novel Age-Informed Approach for Genetic Association Analysis in Alzheimer’s DiseaseApril 1st, 2021
Madison365, Wisconsin ADRC Announce Health Reporting InternshipMarch 23rd, 2021
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Grant Support

Wisconsin Alzheimer'S Disease Research CenterNational Institute On Aging2009–2012
Clinical CoreNational Institute On Aging2009–2012
Administrative CoreNational Institute On Aging2009–2012
Biology Of Aging And Age-Related Diseases Training GrantNational Institute On Aging2005–2012
Alzheimer?S Disease Research CenterNational Center For Research Resources2010–2011
Keeps Cognitive And Affective StudyNational Institute On Aging2007–2011
NIA Academic Career Leadership Award In Alzheimer'S DiseaseNational Institute On Aging2007–2010
Alzheimer'S Disease: Therapeutic Potential Of Isoflavones -- A Pilot StudyNational Center For Research Resources2007
Alzheimer'S Disease: Therapeutic Potential Of EstrogenNational Center For Research Resources2004–2007
Academic Career Leadership Award In Alzheimer'S DiseaseNational Institute On Aging2006
Alzheimer'S Disease: Therapeutic Potential Of Isoflavones U A Pilot StudyNational Center For Research Resources2006
Potential Cognitive Benefits Of Soy Isoflavones For Healthy Older AdultsNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
Cognitive And Neurophysiological Effects Of Raloxifene In Alzheimer'S DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources2004–2006
Effects Of Simvastatin On The Pathobiology Of AD: The Past Pilot StudyNational Center For Research Resources2004
Alzheimer'S Disease And Aging: Therapeutic Potential Of EstrogenNational Center For Research Resources2004
Alzheimer'S Disease: Therapeutic Potential Of EstrogenNational Institute On Aging2001–2004
Alzheimer'S Disease: Therapeutic Potential Of EstrogenNational Institute On Aging2000–2001