
Oscar L Lopez MD
Professor, Neurology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
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3459 5th Ave4 West MuhPittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone+1 412-692-2700
Fax+1 412-692-4907
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Summary
- Dr. Oscar Lopez, MD is a neurologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in Pennsylvania. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside and is a Professor at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Education & Training
- Universidad Nacional de La Plata Faculty of MedicineClass of 1980
Certifications & Licensure
- PA State Medical License 1991 - 2026
Clinical Trials
- Enhancing Rehabilitation After Stroke Start of enrollment: 2009 Mar 01
- Progress of Mild Alzheimer's Disease in Participants on Solanezumab Versus Placebo Start of enrollment: 2013 Jul 01
- Clinical Trial of Solanezumab for Older Individuals Who May be at Risk for Memory Loss Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 28
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- aFTLD-U presenting with primary progressive aphasia suggestive of non-fluent type with apraxia of speech.Riddhi Patira, Ameneh Zare Shahabadi, Oscar Lopez, Julia Kofler
Neurocase. 2025-08-01 - An inverse association of cerebral amyloid-β deposition and serum docosahexaenoic acid levels in cognitively normal older adults in Japan.Akira Sekikawa, Aya Higashiyama, Brian J Lopresti, Masafumi Ihara, Chendi Cui
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2025-07-01 - Equivalence of Plasma and Serum for Clinical Measurement of p-tau217: Comparative Analyses of Four Blood-Based Assays.Yijun Chen, Ally L Albert, Anuradha Sehrawat, Marissa F Farinas, Oscar L Lopez
Journal of Neurochemistry. 2025-07-01
Press Mentions
- Scientists Validate New Lab Test Platform for Alzheimer’s Blood BiomarkersOctober 10th, 2024
- Pitt Scientists Validate New Lab Test Platform for Blood Biomarkers of Alzheimer's DiseaseOctober 9th, 2024
- Department of Aging Shares Alzheimer’s Prevention and Caregiving ModelsFebruary 13th, 2022
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Grant Support
- Dementia with Lewy Bodies ConsortiumCLEVELAND CLINIC LERNER COM-CWRU2016–2027
- Alzheimer's Disease Research CenterUNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT PITTSBURGH2020–2025
- Amyloid Depostion, Vascular Disease And Clinical Progression Of ADNational Institute On Aging2010–2012
- Administrative CoreNational Institute On Aging2010–2012
- Alzheimer'S Disease Research CenterNational Institute On Aging2008–2012
- Cardiovascular Health Study (CHS)National Center For Research Resources2011
- Predictors Of Alheimers Disease In Mild Cognitive ImpairmentNational Institute On Aging2008–2011
- Chs-Cognition StudyNational Center For Research Resources2008–2011
- Ginkgo Biloba Prevention Trial In Older IndividualsNational Center For Complementary &Alternative Medicine2008–2009
- Predictors Of Alzheimers Disease In Mild Cognitive ImpairmentNational Institute On Aging2007
- Alzheimers Disease In Mild Cognitive ImpairmentNational Institute On Aging2002–2006
Other Languages
- Spanish