Bernardo Rivera is a clinical research assistant with the patient-oriented studies of the Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center. In this role, he collects physical, lifestyle, and neuropsychological data from participants in various clinical trials and observational studies. Bernardo began working at the RADC in 2016 as a research volunteer. While volunteering with the RADC, Bernardo earned his Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and Psychological Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago.