The Research Center of Excellence is located at Columbia University Medical Center, in the Taub Institute and Department of Neurology Division of Aging and Dementia. The Center includes nine neurology specialists, four advanced nurse practitioners, two social workers, and clinical and research staff.
The Center offers comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and management of individuals with cognitive and behavioral disorders. Evaluations may include cognitive testing, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine imaging (DaT, SPECT, and PET scans), and laboratory and biomarker studies. The Center also provides social and case assistance services, supported in part by the the New York State funded Columbia University Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease (CEAD).
Participation in research studies is available, including observational studies and clinical drug trials.







