About Us
The mission of the UCSF Edward and Pearl Fein Memory and Aging Center is to deliver exceptional care for individuals experiencing cognitive challenges, advance research into the causes and treatments of degenerative brain diseases, and educate health care professionals, patients, and their families.

For more than 20 years, the UCSF Edward and Pearl Fein Memory and Aging Center (MAC) has been a leader in providing exemplary care to patients and their families, pioneering innovative research to better understand and potentially cure neurodegenerative diseases, and engaging the broader community to raise awareness about aging-related conditions. The Fein MAC’s multidisciplinary team includes neurologists, neuropsychologists, neuroscientists, speech pathologists, genetic counselors, nurses, pharmacologists, social workers, research coordinators, technologists, and administrators.

Collaborations are central to our approach, enabling us to conduct impactful research with greater efficiency. Some partnerships focus on broad objectives, such as understanding disease progression over time, while others aim to address specific questions or challenges.

The Hellman Artist in Residence Program is a unique initiative designed to inspire dialogue between scientists, caregivers, patients, clinicians, and the public about creativity and the brain. When the Fein MAC relocated to UCSF’s Mission Bay campus in 2012, we envisioned a space for art and conversation. This vision came to life with Gallery 190, where beautiful artwork enriches the reception area and creates a welcoming environment.