Chair, Dept. of Bio-Medical Sciences
Dr. Balin is a professor in the department of Biomedical Sciences, teaching in both the DO and Biomedical masters programs. He lectures and participates in case presentations and laboratory sessions on a variety of subjects including: neuroscience, neuroanatomy, neurodegeneration, neuropathology, general pathology, molecular basis of cancer, and infectious disease.
Dr. Balin is an internationally-recognized expert in the field of Alzheimer's Disease research. He is highly published in peer-reviewed journals, and has written a number of chapters and reviews on the pathology of Alzheimer's disease, including reviews on the "Pathogen Hypothesis" of this disease (see live discussion section, www.alzforum.org). In addition, he has presented and continues to present his work at major national and international scientific meetings including a number of international and world congresses on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
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About Brian J. Balin
Dr. Balin is a professor in the department of Biomedical Sciences, teaching in both the DO and Biomedical masters programs. He lectures and participates in case presentations and laboratory sessions on a variety of subjects including: neuroscience, neuroanatomy, neurodegeneration, neuropathology, general pathology, molecular basis of cancer, and infectious disease.
Dr. Balin is an internationally-recognized expert in the field of Alzheimer's Disease research. He is highly published in peer-reviewed journals, and has written a number of chapters and reviews on the pathology of Alzheimer's disease, including reviews on the "Pathogen Hypothesis" of this disease (see live discussion section, www.alzforum.org). In addition, he has presented and continues to present his work at major national and international scientific meetings including a number of international and world congresses on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
| Present | Chair, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine ‐ Department of Bio-Medical Sciences | |
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| Present | Director of Basic Science Research, Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging | |
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| Present | Professor of Neuroscience and Neuropathology, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine ‐ Department of Bio-Medical Sciences | |
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Disciplines
Research Interests
Grants
| 2006 - Present | Endowment for the Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging |
| Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Endowment | |
| Role: PI (Director, CCDA) | |
| 2003 - Present | The role of Chlamydia pneumoniae in the pathogenesis of sporadic Alzheimer’s disease |
| Adolf and Rose Levis Foundation | |
| Role: PI | |
| 2011 - 2011 | The case for an infectious etiology of late onset Alzheimer’s disease |
| IHVR (Institute for Hepatitis and Virus Research) through a DCED (Department of Community and Economic Development) Innovation Grant from the State of Pennsylvania | |
| Talent Scout for Technology | |
| Role: PI | |
| 2004 - 2007 | Chlamydia pneumoniae infection of mice triggers Alzheimer-like pathology |
| IIRG – Alzheimer’s Association | |
| Role: PI | |
| 1999 - 2004 | Chlamydia pneumoniae: a pathogen in Alzheimer’s Disease? |
| NIH/NIAID - R01- AI44055-01A1 | |
| Role: Co-PI | |
| 2000 - 2002 | Immunosenescence and Chlamydia Pneumoniae |
| NIH/ R15 | |
| Role: Co-Investigator | |
| 1992 - 1997 | The neuronal cytoskeleton in aging and Alzheimer's Disease |
| NIH/NIA - R29-AG10160 | |
| Role: PI | |
| 1995 - 1996 | Differential expression and sorting of the neuron-specific class III b-tubulin isotype in human neuronal and neuroendocrine tumor cell lines maintained in an organ culture system |
| AHERF Neurosciences Grant - G9410-020-Y01 | |
| Role: Co-PI |
Professional Service and Affiliations
| 1999 - 2011 | Member, Admissions Committee for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine | 2009 - 2010 | Faculty Representative to Executive Faculty, PCOM | 2008 - 2009 | Chair, Faculty Senate – PCOM | 2004 - 2008 | Member, Academic Planning and Budget Committee for PCOM | 1999 - 2003 | Chairman, IACUC for Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Honors and Awards
- Medical College of Pennsylvania Nominee for Presidential Faculty Fellowship Program (1992)
- Amer Soc for Cell Biology-Glenn Foundation Award for Outstanding Research in Aging (1996)
- Professor of the Year 2008 – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Awarded by DO class of 2010
- Alzheimer’s Association “Making the Difference” – in recognition of co-editorship of JAOA Supplement – “Managing Alzheimer’s disease through early detection and treatment - 2010
| PhD, University of Maryland School of Medicine | ||
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| BS, University of Maryland | ||
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Links
Contact Information
P: 215-871-6862
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