Principal Investigator

Edmarie is a clinical neuropsychologist and neuroscientist committed to understanding why some brains age resiliently while others become vulnerable to dementia. Her research focuses on identifying early risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, uncovering the biological and social mechanisms that shape brain aging, and testing interventions that promote brain health.

A central goal of her work is understanding what drives variability in blood-based biomarkers of Alzheimer's pathology, neurodegeneration, and neuroinflammation, knowledge that is critical for advancing these tools toward early diagnosis, clinical trial selection, and disease monitoring. Edmarie also investigates the neuro-immune mechanisms underlying long COVID-related neurological symptoms, integrating biomarkers, neuroimaging, and cognitive science to clarify how viral infection affects the brain.

Her passion for brain health is not only scientific but also personal. From a young age, Edmarie has prioritized habits that support healthy aging, including regular exercise, strong social connections, and lifelong learning, and one of her life goals is to dance to her very last day. She believes that the science of brain health should translate into everyday life, empowering people to take meaningful steps toward protecting their brains.