Dennis J. Selkoe

Dennis J. Selkoe
Born (1943-09-25) 25 September 1943 (age 80)
New York City, United States
Alma mater
Known for
  • Selkoe Laboratory (founder)
  • Molecular basis of Alzheimer's disease (Research)
SpousePolly Selkoe
Children2 including Greg Selkoe
Awards
Scientific career
FieldsMedicine, Neurology

Dennis J. Selkoe (born 25 September 1943) is an American physician (neurologist) known for his research into the molecular basis of Alzheimer's disease.[1] In 1985 he became Co-Director of the Center for Neurological Diseases and from 1990, Vincent and Stella Coates Professor of Neurological Diseases at Harvard Medical School.[2] He is also a Fellow of the AAAS and a member of the National Academy of Medicine.[3]

  1. ^ "Dr. Dennis J. Selkoe Neurologist in Boston, MA". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  2. ^ "DENNIS SELKOE, M.D." Cure Alzheimer's Fund. Curealz. 2010-05-30. Retrieved 2020-12-03.
  3. ^ "Institute of Medicine News: IOM elects 64 new members, five foreign associates". American Association for the Advancement of Science. Christine Stencel. 2005-10-24. Retrieved 2020-12-07.