Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center

Helping to find a cure for neurocognitive disorders

Our innovative research center strives to find treatments for neurocognitive disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, by conducting novel clinical trials. We also offer free memory screenings (in English or Spanish) for older adults who are concerned with their memory or interested in establishing a baseline for monitoring.

We have historically conducted more than 300 clinical trials dedicated to developing new and more effective mental health therapies. 

Each trial is vital to discovering treatments that can enhance the lives of not only the participants themselves, but others with similar conditions.

Enroll in a clinical trial

As a participant, you will receive a medical and behavioral evaluation and access to our many hospital services. Your participation and personal information are always kept strictly confidential.

Current Alzheimer's disease clinical trial:

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This clinical trial examines the efficacy of investigational drug remternetug in individuals who may be at risk for developing or worsening symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. We are looking for participants who meet the study requirements, which include:

• Being between 65 and 80 years old

• Having no or only mild problems with memory and function

Read our frequently asked questions to learn more. To enroll in a clinical trial, please call 858-836-8350 or send us an email.

A team you can trust

Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center consists of experienced clinical research specialists who assist each participant throughout their study experience.

Our study coordinators hold degrees in the medical and mental health fields and are skilled in working with individuals with neurocognitive conditions.

Sharp Neurocognitive Research Center team:

• Director and principal investigator: Dr. Paulette T. Cazares, MD, MPH

• Department lead and lead clinical trials specialist: Mark Dobrina, BS, LPT, CCRC

• Advanced clinical trials specialist: Tonya Bell, BSN, RN, CCRC

• Clinical psychologist and neurocognitive rater: Gillian Stavro, PhD

• Clinical trial specialists:

  • Maria Nunez, MA, CCRC

  • Sofia Menendez, BA, CCRP

  • Esteban Gonzalez, MS

• Clinical research assistants:

  • Ekaterina Kirik, AS, BA, MBA

  • Monalisa Martinez