College of Medicine – Tucson, Medicine
When
Where
Lecture Hall, Room 5403
1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85721
Topic
Associations of asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis with cognitive Impairment and dementia — rethinking a clinical dogma
Presenter details
Craig Weinkauf, MD, PhD
Dr. Weinkauf is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson. Dr. Weinkauf was born in Tucson, Arizona, and grew up in Washoe Valley, Nevada. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of San Diego before earning both his medical degree and doctorate in Immunology at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts. He returned to Tucson to complete his vascular surgery residency at the University of Arizona. Dr. Weinkauf specializes in the care of patients with vascular disease, encompassing a wide range of arterial, venous and lymphatic disorders. His research centers on developing advanced imaging strategies to identify patients who may benefit from carotid artery interventions, whether to prevent stroke or mitigate cognitive decline. Drawing upon his background in immunology, Dr. Weinkauf’s work integrates vascular biology, neuroimaging and clinical collaboration, particularly with colleagues in the Department of Medical Imaging.
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Learning Objectives:
- Diagnose a variety of internal medicine illnesses
- Understand more clearly advances in therapy
- Become truly professional physicians
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