Alberto Castro Molina

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

I am a physician and postdoctoral research fellow at UT Health San Antonio, where my work focuses on vascular health, brain aging, and cognitive decline within the San Antonio Heart Study (SAHMS). My research interests lie at the intersection of clinical medicine and translational neuroscience, with an emphasis on understanding systemic contributors to neurodegeneration.

A central theme of my work is bioenergetics, particularly how metabolic pathways influence vascular function and brain health across the aging process. I am especially interested in the role of creatine metabolism, inflammation, and vascular dysfunction as modifiable factors in cognitive impairment. Through this lens, I aim to identify mechanistic links that can be translated into clinically meaningful interventions.

In parallel, I am interested in non-opioid strategies for pain management, exploring metabolic and vascular modulation as potential therapeutic avenues. My broader goal is to develop accessible, mechanism-driven approaches that improve outcomes in both neurological and chronic systemic diseases.

Ultimately, I aspire to build an academic career that integrates clinical practice with translational research, bridging bench-to-bedside discovery to improve patient care. I am committed to advancing innovative, evidence-based strategies that address the growing burden of cognitive decline and chronic disease in aging populations.