Biography:

Allison B. Reiss, M.D. is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, educator and molecular biologist who studies the immune and inflammatory mechanisms that promote the development of cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease. Her research is directed toward finding effective therapies for these disease states. Dr. Reiss has a strong passion for community outreach and is dedicated to improving healthcare, especially for older populations.  Dr. Reiss is Head of The Inflammation Laboratory and Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. She is well-published in medical and scientific journals and has chaired symposia at national and international conferences.