Tamar Gefen
Tamar Gefen is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Mesulam Institute for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease at Northwestern University in Chicago. She is actively involved in researching 'SuperAgers,' individuals over 80 with exceptional memory capabilities, and has coauthored a new analysis on their unique brain structures and cognitive resilience published in 'Alzheimer’s & Dementia.'
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Tamar Gefen, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, discussed the findings.
New study finds SuperAgers create more brain neurons than other seniors
United States· 2026-02-26
Dr. Tamar Gefen is a coauthor of the study and an associate professor at Northwestern University, focusing on cognitive neurology and Alzheimer's disease.
‘SuperAgers’: Scientists discover a key to staying mentally sharp in old ageUnited States· 2026-02-26
Tamar Gefen is a neuropsychologist involved in the Northwestern University's SuperAging Program.
Cómo son los cerebros de los ‘superancianos’
Panama· 2025-12-07
Tamar Gefen is an associate professor at Northwestern University and has been studying super-agers.
Şaka olsun diye yarışmaya katıldı, şampiyon oldu! Süper yaşlıların keskin zekalarının sırrı ne?
Turkey· 2025-08-18
Tamar Gefen is an associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Mesulam Institute for Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease at Northwestern University in Chicago.
80-year-old ‘Superager’ brains operate like those of a 50-year old. Here’s whyUnited States· 2025-08-07