Bridging the Gap Between Heart and Brain Health to Transform Cognitive Care
(Isstories Editorial):- New York City, New York Apr 15, 2025 (Issuewire.com) – Dallas, Texas – UT Southwestern Medical Center proudly announces the continued dedication of Ihab Hajjar, MD, MS, as a Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Internal Medicine. A distinguished expert in geriatric medicine, Alzheimer’s disease, and hypertension, Dr. Hajjar holds the prestigious Pogue Family Distinguished University Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Research and Care, in Memory of Maurine and David Weigers McMullan.
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Dr. Hajjar leads the innovative Heart-Brain Connection (HBC) Program, an interdisciplinary initiative focused on enhancing our understanding of cognitive aging and dementia. His groundbreaking research aims to reveal the underlying mechanisms of cognitive impairments, establish novel therapeutic targets for cognitive disorders, and develop new strategies to improve care for older adults facing cognitive challenges.
A graduate of the American University of Beirut, Dr. Hajjar completed his residency in internal medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and pursued advanced training in geriatric medicine and dementia at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, he joined UT Southwestern in 2022 after an impactful tenure at Emory University, where he served as Medical Director of Integrated Memory Coordinated Care, Director of the Dementia Fellowship, and Co-Director of the Clinical Core and Research Education Component in the Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
Dr. Hajjar’s impressive credentials include being a Fellow of the American College of Physicians, the American Geriatrics Society, and the Society of Geriatric Cardiology. He is also an active member of several prestigious organizations, including the American Medical Association, the American Society of Hypertension, the International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment, and the Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium.
His research centers on the interplay between hypertension and cognitive function, with Dr. Hajjar being a prolific contributor to the academic community through numerous publications and presentations. He serves as an editor for prominent journals, including the Annals of Clinical & Experimental Hypertension and the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Dr. Hajjar’s distinguished career has been marked by numerous accolades, reflecting his unwavering commitment to excellence in neurology and geriatrics. His honors include the 2020 Research Mentor of the Year from Emory University’s Department of Neurology, repeated recognition in Atlanta Magazine’s America’s Top Doctors (2018-2020), and being named one of America’s Top Physicians in Alzheimer’s Disease and Geriatrics in 2019–among many other prestigious awards. These recognitions not only highlight his clinical expertise and research leadership but also underscore his lasting impact on the future of neurological care.
Learn More about Dr. Ihab Hajjar:
Through her findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/3430139-Ihab-Hajjar-Geriatrician or through UT Southwestern Medical Center, https://utswmed.org/doctors/ihab-hajjar/
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