Jaime Grutzendler, MD
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Biography
Dr. Grutzendler obtained his MD from Universidad Javeriana in Bogota, Colombia, where he was born and raised. He completed a medical internship in Internal Medicine and a residency in Neurology at Washington University/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Following that, he pursued a combined clinical and research fellowship in the Alzheimer Disease Research Center and the Department of Neurobiology at Washington University, with additional neurobiology research training at the Skirball Institute of New York University. Dr. Grutzendler's laboratory is dedicated to understanding the cellular and molecular mechanisms of normal brain function and neuropathology. They have a particular focus on elucidating mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration, such as those found in Alzheimer's disease. Additionally, they aim to advance the understanding of cell-cell interactions through the utilization of intravital optical imaging techniques, enabling them to study the brain in real-time and observe dynamic processes at the cellular and molecular levels. Moreover, their laboratory is interested in developing therapeutics for brain disorders. Leveraging their expertise in brain imaging, they work with chemists to develop novel small molecules to target specific brain cell types for drug delivery and as imaging probes. In addition to the research endeavors, Dr. Grutzendler is actively involved in clinical activities focused on dementia and Alzheimer's patients. He works closely with individuals affected by these neurodegenerative disorders, providing comprehensive care and support.
Education & Training
- Postdoctoral FellowSkirball Institute/New York University (2003)
- Research FellowWashington University in St. Louis (2000)
- Clinical FellowWashington University in St. Louis (2000)
- ResidentWashington Univeristy in St. Louis (1998)
- InternWashington University in St. Louis (1995)
- MDUniversidad Javeriana School of Medicine (1991)
Honors & Recognition
Award | Awarding Organization | Date |
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Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering, Elected Member | 2018 | |
American Society for Clinical Investigation, Elected Member | 2012 | |
McCance Yale Scholar | 2011 | |
NIH Director’s Transformative Research Award | 2010 | |
Brain and Immunoimaging Award | Dana Foundation | 2004 |
New Scholar Award | Ellison Foundation | 2004 |
Departments & Organizations
- Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC)
- Center for Brain & Mind Health
- Grutzendler Lab
- Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program
- Memory Disorders & Cognitive Neurology
- Molecular Medicine, Pharmacology, and Physiology
- Neural Disorders
- Neurology
- Neuroscience Track
- Program in Translational Biomedicine (PTB)
- Vascular Biology and Therapeutics Program
- Wu Tsai Institute
- Yale Cancer Center
- Yale Combined Program in the Biological and Biomedical Sciences (BBS)
- Yale Medicine
- Yale Ventures