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Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis
The Grinberg Lab investigates the basic principles and pathogenesis of aging and early stage neurodegenerative disease using postmortem human tissue from normal controls and patients.
Research
Positions in the Grinberg Lab
If you are interested in joining the lab please see our open positions page.
Positions
Neuropathology of Neurodegenerative Disease
The Grinberg lab utilizes a well characterized set of human post-mortem tissue to study Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Research
Validating neuroimaging modalities
The Grinberg lab develops and utilizes advanced computing pipelines to validate neuroimaging modalities such as PET with post-mortem histological evaluation.
Research
Memory and Aging Center
The Grinberg Lab is part of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center - a large and dynamic multi-professional group dedicated to researching the causes and cures for degenerative brain diseases.
Memory and Aging Center
Public Outreach and Education
The Grinberg Lab regularly participates in education and outreach events. Check here for upcoming public education events involving Grinberg Lab researchers or the Memory and Aging Center as a whole.
Events

UCSF Calendar Events

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Film Screening of Keys Bags Names Words & Panel Discussion at UCSF Pride Hall

Date: May 30, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm
 

 Lea Grinberg, MD PhD named to list of most influential scientists for 2024!

ongratulations to Lea Grinberg, neuropathologist, named to Clarivate’s list of most influential scientists for 2024.

Dr. Lea Tenenholz Grinberg is a neuropathologist specializing in brain aging and associated disorders.

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/11/428911/48-ucsf-researchers-are-honored-their-high-impact-science

Check out her lab => https://grinberglab.ucsf.edu/

This is but one of the many accolades Dr. Grinberg has earned over the years! Her influence in several fields has been notable, and her example a true inspiration! 

https://womenphysicianscientists.ucsf.edu/news/lea-grinberg-md-phd-named-list-most-influential-scientists-2024