Suzanne de la Monte, M.D., MPH Research Interests

Dr. Suzanne de la Monte is an associate professor (research) of pathology at Brown. Board-certified in anatomic pathology, with special qualification in neuropathology, she works as an associate pathologist and neuropathologist at both Rhode Island Hospital and the Miriam Hospital. In addition, she serves as a neuropathology consultant to the Rhode Island State Medical Examiner. Dr. de la Monte has been named an associate editor of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease as well as a member of numerous NIH study sections.

In her research, Dr. de la Monte is using a rat glioblastoma model to determine whether immunogene therapy can boost the body’s defenses against brain tumors. She is also evaluating the ability of gene or stem cell therapy to repair ischemic brain injuries. Professor de la Monte received the 2000 Alzheimer Medal for her paper showing that cerebrovascular injury contributes to the clinical manifestations of Alzheimer’s disease.