About Us

We are dedicated to pursuing research that leads to cognitive health for life.

A crucial issue confronting our society is learning how people can maintain cognitive vitality throughout their lives. In particular, by the year 2030, one in five Americans will be 65 years old or older. As this number grows, so will the number of people facing age-related cognitive impairment and diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The Center for Vital Longevity is leading the charge to address this health crisis. 

The CVL brings together a group of research scientists who are using advanced brain-imaging technologies and research techniques in cognitive neuroscience to understand, protect and enhance the vitality of the mind across the lifespan.

Our research aims to identify who is most at risk of cognitive and social impairment and evaluate interventions that might prevent or halt these impairments.

The CVL comprises seven research labs, each led by an individual scientist. There are many cross-collaborations among labs, as well as collaborations with researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and other national and international research institutions.