Florida has an estimated 500,000 residents with Alzheimer\u2019s disease of America\u2019s 5.2 million sufferers. During the 2014 legislative session, Florida lawmakers approved $3 million in funding to improve the health and well-being of Floridians living with Alzheimer\u2019s and to fund research for prevention and a cure.<\/p>\n
The 11-member Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant Advisory Board will advise the State Surgeon General on the scope and direction of the new Alzheimer\u2019s disease research. Dr. Dangiolo is one of two geriatricians in the state appointed to the advisory group.\u00a0 \u201cThis board brings together expertise that will advance Alzheimer\u2019s research in Florida,\u201d said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong. \u201cThis program demonstrates Florida\u2019s dedication to finding a cure for this disease that affects too many of our loved ones and their families.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Dangiolo is an assistant professor of geriatrics and family medicine at the UCF College of Medicine and serves as director of geriatrics and palliative medicine. She is also a board-certified family and geriatric physician who cares for patients at UCF Pegasus Health, the College of Medicine\u2019s physician practice. She received her M.D. degree at Universidad de Buenos Aires, Facultad de Medicina. She completed her family practice residency at the Mayo Clinic and her fellowship in geriatrics at Stanford.\u00a0 She is the two-time recipient of the UCF Richard Tucker Competitive Gerontology Research Award. She is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Italian.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhether it\u2019s in her research or patient care, Dr. Dangiolo\u2019s focus is on healthy aging for seniors,\u201d said Dr. Ralph Caruana, the medical school\u2019s associate dean for clinical affairs. \u201cShe is passionate about helping seniors stay vital and active in their twilight years. Her expertise and her compassion will be a tremendous asset as Florida battles Alzheimer\u2019s disease.\u201d<\/p>\n
The board\u2019s first face-to-face meeting is in November in Orlando and Dr. Dangiolo is eager to hear from members of the scientific research community who have ideas on possible research projects. \u201cI am honored by this appointment,\u201d she said, \u201cand this new opportunity to serve my beloved seniors.\u201d<\/p>\n
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