Sharon A. Brangman, MD, Syracuse NY, is a geriatrician who has been a leader in the field of geriatrics for over two decades.  Her focus is directly on the phenomenon of normal cognitive aging, concentrating on prevention. 

Dr. Brangman serves as Chair of the Department of Geriatrics, Director of the Center for Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease and is a Distinguished Service Professor at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse.  She has held leadership roles at the national level and was elected to the board of the Association of Directors of Geriatric Academic Programs in 2013 and served as President from 2015-2017.

“ My goal is to help people maintain the highest quality of life throughout their lifespan. “



Dr. Brangman is a widely published researcher by the National Institute of Aging. 

In 2024, Dr. Brangman was elected to serve as a Trustee of the McKnight Brain Research Foundation in 2023.

This episode is full of information to guide you in proactively caring for your brain health. 

Connect with Sharon:

Website:  https://mcknightbrain.org/brainworks/

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