Elif Eyigoz PhD: Linguistic Markers for Alzheimer's Risk

We’ve heard about a number of biomarkers that can assess Alzheimers risk before the onset of cognitive impairment or memory loss. These include such tests as MR scans for hippocampal volume loss, brain glucose utilization, and genetic testing for APOE4 alleles. Another possible biomarker that is even more easily examined than any of the above is simply the person’s speech/linguistic patterns. Elif Eyigoz has an exceptional multi-disciplinary background with degrees in Philosophy (BA), Cogni...