David L.

My name is David Loewenstein. I obtained my PhD in Clinical Psychology, am board certified in Clinical Neuropsychology and am a Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Most importantly, I am a proud father. I am the author of, "For the Love of Rachel: A Father's Story" about my olders daughter born 4 months early at 18 ounces and her incredible and inspirational journey during 9 months in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) (where her weight fell to 14 ounces and her case was seen as hopeless. It is also the story of an exciting voyage to China to bring younger sister Amy home and how these experiences forever transformed me as a husband, father, therapist and scientist. My hope is that this book will touch all of those who have ever loved a child or has faced challenges in life that at times seemed bigger than themselves. For the Love of Rachel: A Father's Story is available on Amazon.com. My area of research is in the study of neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's Disease and related brain disorders and he has over 100 published articles and papers in the field. My research team has developed instruments for both the early detection and cognitive treatment for neurodegenerative brain disorders in older adults.