Gladstone investigator Lennart Mucke (IMAGE) Gladstone Institutes Caption Gladstone Investigator Lennart Mucke is recognized by the National Academy of Medicine for his leading role in defining molecular and pathophysiological mechanisms by which Alzheimer’s disease causes synaptic failure, neural network dysfunctions, and cognitive decline. Credit Photo: Gladstone Institutes Usage Restrictions Use photo only with credit License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.