Nicole Cantwell

Research Coordinator

Phone: 617-414-1193
Fax: 617-414-1197
Email: nicole27@bu.edu
Location: Robinson- Suite 7900

Background

Nicole Cantwell graduated from Boston University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in Biology with a specialization in Neuroscience. She has a strong interest in neurodegenerative diseases and dementia, and she plans to attend medical school in the future. Nicole joined the Alzheimer’s Disease Center (ADC) in June of 2009.

ADC Role

Nicole manages multiple clinical research projects focused on maladaptive brain aging in older adults within the the labratory of Dr. Angela Jefferson.

Publications

Lambe S, Cantwell N, Islam F, Horvath K, Jefferson AL.  Perceptions, knowledge, incentives, and barriers of brain donation among African American elders enrolled in an Alzheimer’s research program.  Gerontologist. 2011 Feb;51(1):28-38. [PDF]