Faculty

Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Ph.D.

Location

Rochester, Minnesota

Contact

Algeciras.Alicia@mayo.edu

SUMMARY

The research interests of Alicia Algeciras-Schimnich, Ph.D., focus on the development and clinical evaluation of biofluid (blood and cerebrospinal fluid) biomarker assays to diagnose Alzheimer's disease and other neurological disorders.

Focus areas

  • Blood and cerebrospinal fluid biomarker assays for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

Significance to patient care

Dr. Algeciras-Schimnich's ongoing research and development of new assays will better guide the diagnosis and treatment of patients with cognitive conditions.

Professional highlights

  • Co-leader, Biomarker Core, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Mayo Clinic, 2021-present.
  • Lead for biomarker efforts, Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, 2021-present.
  • Award on the Aging Nervous System; Robert and Arlene Kogod Center on Aging, Department of Neuroscience and Department of Neurology; Mayo Clinic; 2024.

PROFESSIONAL DETAILS

Primary Appointment

  1. Consultant, Division of Clinical Biochemistry & Immunology, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Academic Rank

  1. Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

EDUCATION

  1. Fellow - Clinical Chemistry Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  2. Post Doctoral Fellowship Ben May Institute for Cancer Research, University of Chicago
  3. Post Doctoral Fellowship Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
  4. PhD Immunology, Programs, Mayo Graduate School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  5. BS - Industrial Microbiology University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez

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