Jeremy A Tanner, M.D.

South Texas

Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Diseases at UT Health San Antonio

Faculty in the South Texas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

“I became involved in DIAGNOSE II because I wanted to fight back against Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and other neurodegenerative diseases developing in former football players and those exposed to repetitive head impacts, and to provide an opportunity for the patients I care for to do so as well. The first step to being able to develop novel treatments and to prevent these diseases is to identify accurate ways to diagnose these diseases during life, and I am excited to be a part of this pivotal study and team to do so.”

At the Biggs clinic, Dr. Tanner cares for patients and families affected by a broad spectrum of neurodegenerative diseases and other disorders affecting cognition. He also leads multidisciplinary clinics to provide comprehensive care for patients and families affected by Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and by Early-Onset Dementia (typically those with symptoms onset before age 65 or with a known genetic causes). He strives to provide the highest possible quality of care, as he and his family searched for when caring for a family member affected by Alzheimer’s disease.   

Dr. Tanner’s research broadly focuses on the clinical translation and use of biomarkers to improve early detection, accurate diagnosis, and care for families affected by neurodegenerative diseases.  He is also engaged in global neurology and the use of biomarkers to improve care in resource-limited settings.

Meet the Team

  • Sidath Kumarapperuma

    Co-Investigator

  • Gabrielle Hromas

    Co-Investigator

  • Ashley LaRoche

    Clinical Research Program Manager

  • Emi Varfaj

    Clinical Research Assistant