Can Eye Bacteria Offer Clues About Cognitive Decline?

New research suggests that bacteria found in the eye may be linked to inflammation and cognitive decline.

Dr. Maya Koronyo-Hamaoui joins us to discuss her research on Chlamydia pneumoniae, a common bacterium associated with respiratory infections, and its possible connection to Alzheimer’s disease. Her team’s findings suggest that this bacterium may be present in eye and brain tissue and could be linked to immune activity, inflammation, and changes in memory and thinking. The research adds to growing interest in the retina as a way to study brain health and neurodegenerative disease. 

Koronyo-Hamaoui is a professor of neurosurgery, neurology, and biomedical sciences at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University. Her work focuses on Alzheimer’s disease, neuroinflammation, and retinal imaging, with the goal of improving how neurodegenerative diseases are detected and treated. 

Join us Thursday, May 28, at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET for a Live Talk with Koronyo-Hamaoui about the link between eye bacteria and cognitive decline, what the eye may reveal about Alzheimer’s disease, and how this research could shape future approaches to diagnosis and treatment.

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