Enabling longer, better lives through a better understanding of how aging brains work.
Our mission is to better understand how the aging brain works and design treatments and prevention plans that will result in longer, better lives. Our transdisciplinary approach to clinical research, clinical care, education and training, and community outreach can make a significant positive impact on the lives of individuals and families living in South Florida and beyond.
Our Team
Alexandria & Bernard Schoninger Endowed Chair in Memory Disorders, Professor …
Research Assistant Professor of Neurology, Associate Director for Operations
Research Assistant Professor of Neurology, Associate Director of Research
Nurse Practitioner of Neurology
Research Nurse Practitioner
Research Assistant Professor and the Assistant Director of Data Science and T…
Physical Therapist Researcher, Assistant Director of Education
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Data Manager
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Office Manager
Assistant Professor and Clinical Neuropsychologist
Clinical Research Coordinator
Associate Scientist, Manager of Biorepository
Research Nurse Practitioner
Project Manager
Data Scientist
Research Associate
Research Assistant Professor
Digital Outreach Coordinator
Research Associate
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator
Clinical Research Coordinator
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Research Support Specialist
Physician Assistant
Post Doctoral Associate
Research Associate
Research Associate
Physical Therapy Assistant
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Research Coordinator
Research Associate
Project Manager
Research Associate
Research Assistant
Database Analyst
Current Grants
Multicultural Community Dementia Screening
To conduct a population-based dementia screening, validate findings in a longitudinal study of ADRD biomarkers, and establish the potential benefits and harms of dementia screening in a multicultural sample
Natives Engaged in Alzheimer’s Research (NE…
To engage, enroll and study American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in novel Alzheimer detection and treatment interventions and encourage biomarker and autopsy program participation
A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlle…
To conduct a Phase 2 clinical trial of CT1812, a novel disease-modifying compound, in patients with mild to moderate dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB)
Multicultural Community Dementia Screening
To conduct a population-based dementia screening, validate findings in a longitudinal study of ADRD biomarkers, and establish the potential benefits and harms of dementia screening in a multicultural sample
To conduct a population-based dementia screening, validate findings in a longitudinal study of ADRD biomarkers, and establish the potential benefits …
Natives Engaged in Alzheimer’s Research (NE…
To engage, enroll and study American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in novel Alzheimer detection and treatment interventions and encourage biomarker and autopsy program participation
To engage, enroll and study American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in novel Alzheimer detection and …
Sustain our mission to enhance lives and outcomes through brain research
Welcome to the New Comprehensive Center for Brain Health
Each person is unique and yet, the way we approach individuals with concerns about their brain health and memory is often a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Doing so, fails to take into account an individual’s medical history, life experiences, lifestyle, belief systems, and cultural background. The Comprehensive Center for Brain Health (CCBH) was created to change this, providing a personalized approach to brain health and improving the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure for common age-related neurodegenerative diseases such as Mild Cognitive Impairment, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Frontotemporal Degeneration, Vascular Cognitive Impairment, and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
Our Center uses a transdisciplinary approach in all of our research projects and clinical care, combining the best practices of neurology, gerontology, nursing, social work, psychotherapy, integrative nutrition, mindfulness, lifestyle modification, physical therapy, falls prevention, public health, medical education, epidemiology, and biostatistics. CCBH prides itself on dedication to our underlying foundational pillars
- Cutting Edge Research
- World Class Clinical Care
- Exceptional Training Opportunities
- Innovative Educational Programs
- Community Outreach
As you explore our website, take time to review the many research, clinical, and educational programs we provide. If you are concerned about your memory or that of a loved one, consider participating in our no-cost research evaluations to provide you the answers you seek. A summary can be provided that you can share with your healthcare provider, or you can see one of our clinicians for follow-up care and management. We offer innovative research programs including longitudinal studies; industry-sponsored clinical trials; innovative investigator-initiated projects; lifestyle interventions such as Tai-Chi, ballroom dancing, or yoga; biomarker development; genetic studies; and much more. We sponsor community seminars to provide important latest information in clinical care and research advances. You can become part of the CCBH family by joining our auxiliary, or if interested, supporting our research and clinical programs through gifts, grants, and endowments.
I look forward to having the opportunity to meet you at one of our events
Warm regards,
James E. Galvin, MD, MPH
Professor of Neurology
Neurology Cognitive Science Chief, Palm Beach and Broward County
Founder and Director, Comprehensive Center for Brain Health
Director and Principle Investigator, Lewy Body Dementia Research Center of Excellence
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Our Mission
Mission Area 1: Research
Build upon and expand existing efforts to develop innovative lines of clinical-translational research into the cause, detection, prevention, and cure of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD) and harmonize CCBH efforts with investigators throughout the University of Miami.
Mission Area 2: Clinical Care
Create an innovative trans-disciplinary collaborative care team comprised of neurologists, nurse practitioners, licensed clinical social workers, gerontologists, integrative nutritionist and physical therapists to evaluate, diagnose and treat ADRD conditions and harmonize CCBH efforts with clinicians throughout the University of Miami.
Mission Area 3. Education and Training
Develop unique training opportunities for students, residents, fellows, staff, and faculty to gain training, knowledge, and expertise in brain health and neurodegenerative diseases and provide structured mentoring opportunities for early-stage investigators on their path to research independence.
Mission Area 4: Community Outreach and Engagement
Work with community-service partners, organizations, and associations to develop educational opportunities to increase knowledge, health literacy, and research readiness. Engagement activities will be coordinated with UM Development for fundraising and philanthropy purposes.