Dr. Rodriguez’ research interests lie primarily with neurodegenerative disorders including Alzheimer’s disease (AD). She has presented at several national conferences and has published papers predominately focused on the early identification of AD diagnosis, when treatment can be most effective, and distinction between different types of dementia (i.e. Lewy Body disease vs AD) through the use of neuropsychological measures and neuroimaging techniques. She is interested in continuing work in this area, particularly in the investigation of individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Dr. Rodriguez will be investigating methods, such as cognitive rehabilitation, to prevent disease progression and progression from MCI to AD
