Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Lea Grinberg, a neuropathologist from Brazil, shared her journey and experiences at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center (MAC) over the past 16 years. She discussed how the nurturing and collaborative environment at the MAC enabled her to thrive and make significant contributions to the field of neurodegenerative disease research, particularly in the areas of frontotemporal degeneration, Alzheimer's disease, and the role of the brainstem and sleep. Grinberg highlighted the support and mentorship she received from the MAC faculty and staff, as well as the opportunities to collaborate with researchers across disciplines. She also shared how she overcame various challenges, such as a lack of funding and resources, to establish a successful brain bank and research program. Grinberg is transitioning to a new role at the Mayo Clinic, where she will continue her work in modernizing the brain bank and maintaining strong ties with the MAC.
Lea Grinberg, a neuropathologist from Brazil, shared her journey and experiences at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center (MAC) over the past 16 years. She discussed how the nurturing and collaborative environment at the MAC enabled her to thrive and make significant contributions to the field of neurodegenerative disease research, particularly in the areas of frontotemporal degeneration, Alzheimer's disease, and the role of the brainstem and sleep. Grinberg highlighted the support and mentorship she received from the MAC faculty and staff, as well as the opportunities to collaborate with researchers across disciplines. She also shared how she overcame various challenges, such as a lack of funding and resources, to establish a successful brain bank and research program. Grinberg is transitioning to a new role at the Mayo Clinic, where she will continue her work in modernizing the brain bank and maintaining strong ties with the MAC.
