Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Stephen Zicha"
- Stephen Zicha's recent research focuses on the genetic and biological factors influencing neurodegenerative diseases and cognitive decline, emphasizing the need for better understanding and detection of these conditions in aging populations.
- Key findings include the identification of genetic associations influencing cognitive changes in older adults and significant early biomarkers, such as elevated plasma neurofilament light levels, that could predict amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis years in advance.
- Zicha's work also explores neuroimaging methods to track disease progression in conditions like Friedreich's ataxia, aiming to establish sensitive biomarkers that can aid in clinical trials and advance drug development.
