Adam M. Brickman, PhD Selected as a 2025 Mentor of the Year

The Irving Institute for Clinical and Translational Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) has named Adam M. Brickman, PhD a 2025 Senior Mentor of the Year. Dr. Brickman was one of four faculty members selected from across the medical center for this honor, which is presented annually in recognition of exceptional and sustained commitment to mentorship, and meaningful impact on the professional development of others.

Dr. Brickman is Professor of Neuropsychology in the Department of Neurology at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and a faculty member in the Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease and the Aging Brain and the Gertrude H. Sergievsky Center at CUIMC.

Dr. Brickman’s laboratory studies how white matter abnormalities and small vessel cerebrovascular disease contribute to cognitive aging and Alzheimer’s disease. His work combines advanced brain imaging with population-based research to track changes in brain health over time and identify early markers of disease progression.

As a mentor, Dr. Brickman is recognized for his ongoing dedication to training the next generation of scientists. He provides close, thoughtful guidance while encouraging independence and collaboration, and is known for helping mentees develop strong scientific judgment, produce high-quality research, and build successful careers across academia and clinical research.

Congratulations to Dr. Brickman on this well-deserved recognition.