Jori Fleisher

Jori Fleisher is a Senior Professor at Rush University. Her research focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Parkinson's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies, and movement disorders, with a specific emphasis on neuropalliative care, cognitive assessment, and biomarker development. Her recent work includes investigating CSF α-synuclein seed amplification assays for Lewy body dementia diagnosis, exploring the subjective experience of loneliness in Parkinson's disease, and leading initiatives to redesign emergency care for Alzheimer's and dementia patients. She has published in leading journals including JAMA Neurology and Neurology, and contributes to international consortium efforts, such as the MDS Early-Onset Parkinson Disease study group.