Daniel H. Daneshvar, MA
 Phone: 617.584.7436
Fax: 617.414.1197
Email: ddanesh@bu.edu
Location: Robinson – Suite 7800
Background
Dan Daneshvar received a Bachelor of Sciences from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Brain and Cognitive Sciences with Concentrations in Cognitive Neuroscience and Poetry. Dan is currently pursuing an MD/PhD dual degree from the Boston University School of Medicine and the Division of Graduate Medical Sciences as a member of the class of 2013. Dan joined the Alzheimer's Disease Clinical and Research Program at Boston University School of Medicine in March 2006.
ADC Role
Dan works under the supervision of Dr. Robert Stern examining the effects of thyroid disorders and smoking on dementia. Dan also helps with the Driving and Dementia Caregiver Intervention Study, where he interviews caregivers to assess whether a series of educational/support group meetings can increase caregivers' knowledge of how dementia affects driving and increase communication about the driving issue between the caregiver and care recipient.
Research Interests
Dan is interested in studying potential risk factors for Alzheimer's disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment and dementia. Among these potential risk factors, he has focused on the effects of smoking and thyroid dysfunction.
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