I’ve always loved puzzles and figuring out how things work. It’s what led me to study science—first physics and then medicine. There’s no bigger puzzle we’re still trying to piece together than the mysteries of the brain.Doing clinical research in an academic setting at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center offers the best of both worlds for me. I can work on advancing big questions and making new discoveries in my field. But I can also make sure new information gets back to patients quickly—because early diagnosis is so critical for memory disorders like dementia and Alzheimer’s.Memory disorders also have a unique, dramatically wide-ranging impact on a patient’s daily life. At OSU we take advantage of collaborative caregiving—from social workers to nurses to doctors—with a continuity of care that benefits patients and their families.Treatments for these diseases are often elusive. But when we catch them early, we can help manage the effects to improve quality of life. Our most recent development is the Self-Administered Gerocognitive Evaluation (SAGE). It’s a simple yet powerful tool, and one with many benefits:• it's easy to use—reaching people who might have otherwise been reluctant to see a doctor• it’s efficient—requiring just paper and pen, and your primary care doctor can give the test• it’s a minimally invasive—easing concerns and identifying when patients need care as early as possibleFor someone working in neurology all day, I can truly appreciate giving the mind a break from distractions. I enjoy simply finding a place in nature that gives me some peace of mind.Specialties: cognitive neurology | memory disorders | clinical research