
Sanjay Asthana MD
Duncan G. and Lottie H. Ballantine Chair in Geriatrics Head, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology Department of Medicine University of Wisconsin School of Medicine Director NIA/NIH, Wisconsin-Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) Director Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC) William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital
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2880 University AveMadison, WI 53705
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Education & Training
Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine), 1989 - 1992
University Saskatchewan Royal HospitalInternal Medicine, 1987 - 1989
Delhi University College of Medical SciencesClass of 1980
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 1991 - 2028
WI State Medical License 2001 - 2027
MD State Medical License 1989 - 2018
American Board of Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Inpatient EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2013-2014, 2017
Clinical Trials
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Engendering trustworthiness in the community: Strategies for researchers.Shenikqua Bouges, Esra Alagoz, Diana Gutierrez-Meza, Debra Noell, Fauzia Hollnagel
Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. 2026-08-01 - Gut bacterial metabolite imidazole propionate potentiates Alzheimer's disease pathology.Vaibhav Vemuganti, Jea Woo Kang, Qijun Zhang, Eric R McGregor, James R Hilser
Nature Communications. 2026-06-26 - Telomere Length and Cognitive Function Among Middle-Aged and Older Participants From Communities Underrepresented in Aging Research: A Preliminary Study.Lauren W Y McLester-Davis, Derek Norton, Ligia A Papale, Taryn T James, Hector Salazar
Journal of Aging and Health. 2026-06-01
Journal Articles
- Comparative Evaluation of MS-Based Metabolomics Software and Its Application to Preclinical Alzheimer’s DiseaseSanjay Asthana, Ozioma C. Okonkwo, Nature
Press Mentions
- UW Shows Strong Presence at Alzheimer’s Association International ConferenceJuly 27th, 2021
A Novel Age-Informed Approach for Genetic Association Analysis in Alzheimer’s DiseaseApril 1st, 2021- Madison365, Wisconsin ADRC Announce Health Reporting InternshipMarch 23rd, 2021
Grant Support
- Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research CenterUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2019–2029
- Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research CenterUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2019–2029
- Biology of Aging and Age-Related DiseasesUNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON1991–2029
- Wisconsin longitudinal study: Initial lifetime's impact on Alzheimer's disease and related disorders (WLS-ILIAD)UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON2018–2028
- Network on Education, Biosocial Pathways, and Dementia across Diverse PopulationsUNIV OF MARYLAND, COLLEGE PARK2022–2027
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