Cynthia M. Carlsson MD MS (She/Her)
Professor of Medicine (with Tenure), Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Join to View Full Profile
600 Highland AveMadison, WI 53792
Phone+1 608-262-8597
Dr. Carlsson is on Doximity
As a Doximity member, you’ll join more than three million U.S. healthcare professionals—including 85+% of physicians, and 2/3 of all NPs and PAs—in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Education & Training
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public HealthMS, Population Health Sciences, 2005
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1999 - 2002- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Internal Medicine, 1995 - 1999
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1995
Certifications & Licensure
WI State Medical License 1996 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Associations between air pollution and markers of neuroinflammation, synaptic dysfunction and core Alzheimer's disease pathology vary by APOE genotype.Kana Kimura, Ira Driscoll, Noah Cook, Sonia Shahzad, Tobey J Betthauser
Neurotoxicity Research. 2026-04-07 - Age-related alterations in plasma biomarkers of relevance to Alzheimer's disease are attenuated inKL-VS heterozygotes.Ira Driscoll, Rachael E Wilson, Sterling C Johnson, Sanjay Asthana, Catherine L Gallagher
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2026-04-01 - Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid Treatment on Risk for Atrial Fibrillation: An Updated Meta-Analysis of 34 Trials including 114,326 Individuals.Nada R Abuknesha, James H O'Keefe, Frank Qian, Nathan L Tintle, Yidie Lin
Medrxiv. 2025-12-15
Press Mentions
UW Experts Say Risk of Developing Dementia Is Predicted to Double by 2060February 6th, 2025
ONLINE: Ending Alzheimer'sSeptember 15th, 2020
Wisconsin Partnership Grant Aimed at Improving Care of Residents Living with DementiaJune 25th, 2019
Grant Support
- Impact of Icosapent Ethyl on Alzheimers Disease Biomarkers in Preclinical AdultsWM S. MIDDLETON MEMORIAL VETERANS HOSP2016–2024
- Statin Effects On Beta-Amyloid And Cerebral Perfusion In Adults At Risk For ADNational Institute On Aging2009–2011
- Effect Of Statins On Pathobiology Of Alzheimer'S DiseaseNational Institute On Aging2005–2008
- Impact Of Atorvastatin On Cerebral Perfusion And Endothelial FunctionNational Center For Research Resources2007
- Effect Of Statins On The Pathobiology Of Alzheimer'S Disease: The Esprit TrialNational Center For Research Resources2006–2007
External Links
- UW-Madison Faculty Pagehttps://www.medicine.wisc.edu/people-search/people/staff/451/Carlsson_Cynthia
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
