Projects per year
Personal profile
About
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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Education/Academic qualification
BS, University of Maryland
PhD, University of Maryland School of Medicine
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Neuroscience(all)
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Disciplines
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology
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Endowment for the Center for Chronic Disorders of Aging
Osteopathic Heritage Foundation Endowment
1/1/06 → …
Project: Research project
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The role of Chlamydia pneumoniae in the pathogenesis of sporadic Alzheimer’s disease
Adolf and Rose Levis Foundation
1/1/03 → …
Project: Research project
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Chlamydia pneumoniae infection of mice triggers Alzheimer-like pathology
IIRG – Alzheimer’s Association
1/1/04 → 1/1/07
Project: Research project
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Assessment of the impact of race and proxies of socioeconomic status on the prevalence and health outcome of peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) using the “All of Us” Databank
Blatt, N., Balin, B. J., Cader, A. B., Little, C. S. & Savio-Galimberti, E., May 3 2023.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Establishment of a consensus protocol to explore the brain pathobiome in patients with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease: Research outline and call for collaboration.
Lathe, R., Schultek, N. M., Balin, B. J., Ehrlich, G. D., Auber, L. A., Perry, G., Breitschwerdt, E. B., Corry, D. B., Doty, R. L., Rissman, R. A., Nara, P. L., Itzhaki, R., Eimer, W. A. & Tanzi, R. E., Jun 7 2023, In: Alzheimer's and Dementia.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Editorial: Infection, inflammation, and neurodegeneration: A critical path to Alzheimer's disease, Volume II.
Mancuso, R., Agostini, S., Appelt, D. & Balin, B. J., Jan 1 2022, In: Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience. 14Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Quantification of Chlamydia pneumoniae and amyloid plaques within the limbic pathway related to late-onset dementia/Alzheimer’s
Carango, P., Saporito, N., Geathers, S., Martin, M., Gerhart, J., Little, C. S., Balin, B. & Appelt, D. M., Apr 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Presentation
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Perspectives on the Intracellular Bacterium Chlamydia pneumoniae in Late-Onset Dementia
Balin, B. J., Jul 1 2020, In: Bacteriology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Faculty Representative to Executive Faculty
Brian J. Balin (Member)
Jan 1 2009 → Jan 1 2010Activity: Other
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Faculty Senate – PCOM (External organization)
Brian J. Balin (Member)
Jan 1 2008 → Jan 1 2009Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Academic Planning and Budget Committee for PCOM (External organization)
Brian J. Balin (Member)
Jan 1 2004 → Jan 1 2008Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (External organization)
Brian J. Balin (Member)
Jan 1 1999 → Jan 1 2003Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (External organization)
Brian J. Balin (Member)
Jan 1 1999 → Jan 1 2011Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
Prizes
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Alzheimer’s Association “Making the Difference” – in recognition of co-editorship of JAOA Supplement – “Managing Alzheimer’s disease through early detection and treatment - 2010
Balin, Brian (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Amer Soc for Cell Biology-Glenn Foundation Award for Outstanding Research in Aging (1996)
Balin, Brian (Recipient), 1996
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Medical College of Pennsylvania Nominee for Presidential Faculty Fellowship Program (1992)
Balin, Brian (Recipient), 1992
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Professor of the Year 2008 – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Awarded by DO class of 2010
Balin, Brian (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)