Modernized measurement of brain function in major neurological diseases like Alzheimer's Jeffrey Cummings is an innovator in the measurement of brain function and developed the Neuropsychiatric Inventory, one of the most comprehensive procedures now widely used in clinical trials around the world. His work has helped to standardize how brain function affects behavior and quality of life, advancing our understanding of neurological diseases, like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and helping to accelerate drug development.

SELF-EXAM

Occupation: Neurologist.

Alternative career choice: Architect.

I tend to approach life: With a sense of happy expectation.

My mentor is/was: Frank Benson.

Biggest misconceptions about me or my work: Working with pharmaceutical companies (necessary to advance new treatments for Alzheimer's disease) compromises one's integrity.

Worst part-time job ever: Dishwasher.

Longest med school study session: 22 hours of anatomy.

Best moment in medicine/research: One of my students said the following: "The best Neurologist in my home country knows all the world's literature on neurology; the best Neurologist in your program is the one who is contributing new knowledge to our understanding of the brain and brain disease."

Worst moment in medicine/research: Computer crashes when working on large datasets that I spent many hours working on.

The title of the story of my life will be: "Where the Rivers of Wyoming Flow."

Musical instrument I play: Drums.

I lent my time to the "Rock Stars of Science" campaign because: It is incredibly important to attract more young people to Alzheimer's disease research; GQ offers a terrific opportunity to reach a new audience.

The hardest part about being a "Rock Star of Science" is: The tremendous demands on time to do so many interesting and important things.

The hardest part about being a “Rock Star of Science” is: It was just a photo shoot! I want to be on stage with Aerosmith!