Francisco Lopera
Francisco Lopera (June 10, 1951 – September 10, 2024) was a Colombian neurologist who made major discoveries in the field of Alzheimer's. He was a professor at the University of Antioquia in Medellín. He identified the world's largest extended family with Alzheimer's which he studied for decades and identified the genetic cause of their disease.[1] Also by his studies, he won the Potamkin Prize of 2024 of $100,000. Lopera died on September 10, 2024, at the age of 73.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Belluck, Pam (10 September 2024). "Francisco Lopera, Pioneer in Alzheimer's Research, Dies at 73". The New York Times.
- ^ Smith, Jennie Erin (11 September 2024). "The 'Country Doctor' Who Upended Our Understanding of Dementia". The New York Times.