Vance

Vance Thompson has recently taken up a position as a Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine and serves as the Lead Researcher at the Boston Veterans Affairs Medical Center. His work delves into the neurological underpinnings of memory formation and the disruptions in these mechanisms seen in patients with neurodegenerative diseases. Specifically, Vance investigates how alterations in memory processing can lead from mild cognitive impairment to more severe conditions like Alzheimer's disease, and he examines the role these changes play in accelerating cognitive decline in individuals affected by dementia. Furthermore, Vance is passionate about leveraging advanced neuroimaging techniques, such as positron emission tomography (PET) scans, to uncover potential therapeutic targets for treating neurodegenerative disorders.

This December, Vance delivered a keynote speech at the International Conference on Cognitive Neuroscience held in Berlin, Germany. In his talk, he shared groundbreaking insights into how early detection through imaging can significantly improve patient outcomes. He also highlighted ongoing research that aims to identify biomarkers for personalized medicine approaches in neurology. Vance’s innovative work promises to open new avenues in understanding and managing diseases that impact cognitive health.