Michael Walsh

Background

Michael completed his undergraduate studies at Bates College in Lewiston, ME, where he double majored in Neuroscience as well as the History and Criticism of Art and Visual Culture. At Bates, Michael’s academic interests involved interdisciplinary studies examining the processes the brain undergoes to create an aesthetic appreciation of a visual object. He also participated on the varsity swim team and worked as a Behavioral Technician, serving the surrounding community. Michael’s senior thesis was completed under the guidance of Michelle Green, which examined the temporal dynamics of aesthetic processing versus functional processing in the perception of flat image.

ADRC Role

Michael joined the ADRC in November of 2021. He currently serves as the coordinator for Boston University’s and Boston Medical Center’s Memory and Aging Clinic, providing clinical care to older adults experiencing cognitive impairment who have a history of repetitive head impacts like those from contact sports. His responsibilities include the administration, scoring, and reporting of comprehensive neurophysiological assessments. In addition, he facilitates multifaceted patient itineraries including blood draws, imaging, and neurological exams. At the Alzheimer’s Disease Research and CTE Centers, he assists with the coordination of the HOPE and SAVE research projects. His research thus far has focused on clarifying the clinical symptoms associated with suspected CTE as well as the potential relationship between fluid biomarkers, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer’s disease.