Dr. Adler’s main research interests are investigating tissue diagnostic tests for Parkinson’s disease, biomarkers for an early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and PD with dementia, and identification of new treatments for PD and PD with dementia. He also has been investigating essential tremor, restless legs syndrome, and dystonia, including a task-specific dystonia in golfers, “golfer’s cramp” also known as the “yips”.  Recently, he has received two grants to study repetitive head injuries in football players looking for clinical and neuroimaging biomarkers for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).  He has published over 350 research papers and reviews, and edited a book entitled Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders: Diagnosis and Treatment Guidelines for the Practicing Physician. In 2006, Dr. Adler was awarded the Mayo Clinic Distinguished Investigator of the Year Award.

Dr. Adler’s personal interests revolve around his family. He spends as much time with them as possible. He also enjoys traveling with his wife and spending time relaxing in Hawaii. His main hobby is golf and he also attends numerous sporting events being a big fan of both the Philadelphia and Arizona teams.