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Mariana B. Dangiolo, M.D.

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Biography

Dr. Mariana Dangiolo is a founding faculty member at the UCF College of Medicine and a board-certified family physician with added certification in geriatric medicine. She brings over 20 years of experience in clinical care, medical education, and research focused on aging and dementia. At UCF Health’s Lake Nona clinic, she provides comprehensive care for older adults, with expertise in cognitive health, frailty, chronic disease management, and caregiver support.

Dr. Dangiolo is actively engaged in Alzheimer’s research as a Co-Investigator on NIH – and Florida Department of Health – funded studies involving wearable EEG biomarkers, sarcopenia, and the aging microbiome. She serves nationally as a reviewer for the American Geriatrics Society, and internationally as a member of the European Geriatric Medicine Society’s Special Interest Group in Dementia, Sarcopenia, and Medical Education

Outside of medicine, she is a dedicated swimmer and enjoys life with her husband and young twins.

PUBLICATIONS

  1. Arikawa AY, Waterman A, Mishra SP, et al. Cognitive impairment is associated with alterations in diet quality and inflammatory biomarkers in older adults: A cross-sectional analysis of data collected from the microbiome in aging gut and brain (MiaGB) consortium cohort. J Nutr. doi: 10.1016/j.tjnut.2025.06.026.
  2. James AS, Adil NA, Goltz D, et al. Abnormalities in gut virome signatures linked with cognitive impairment in older adults. Gut Microbes. 2024;16(1):2431648. doi: 10.1080/19490976.2024.2431648.
  3. Dyer AH, Dolphin H, Shenkin SD, et al. Emerging disease modifying therapies for older adults with alzheimer disease: Perspectives from the EuGMS special interest group in dementia. Eur Geriatr Med. 2023;14(5):919-923. doi: 10.1007/s41999-023-00846-2.
  4. Chaudhari DS, Jain S, Yata VK, et al. Unique trans-kingdom microbiome structural and functional signatures predict cognitive decline in older adults. 2023;45(5):2819-2834. doi: 10.1007/s11357-023-00799-1.
  5. Gorman L, Berry A, Dangiolo M. Virtual self-learning modules integrating pharmacology concepts into a geriatric elective. Med Sci Educ. 2021;31(6):1767-1772. doi: 10.1007/s40670-021-01438-0.
  6. Nagle BJ, Berry A, Gorman L, Dangiolo M. A preliminary qualitative evaluation of an in-home geriatric care elective experience for third-year medical students. 2018;10(4):e2415. doi: 10.7759/cureus.2415.
  7. Dangiolo MB. The dangers of labeling. Acad Med. 2016;91(6):760. doi: 10.1097/acm.0000000000001191.
  8. Noblin A, Cortelyou-Ward K, Cantiello J, et al. EHR implementation in a new clinic: A case study of clinician perceptions. J Med Syst. 2013;37(4):9955. doi: 10.1007/s10916-013-9955-2.
  9. Dangiolo MB. Teaching and learning moments: The inner invisible. Acad Med. 2010;85(7):1209. doi: 10.1097/ACM.0b013e3181e1a3a8.
  10. Brummel-Smith K, Dangiolo M. Assistive technologies in the home. Clin Geriatr Med. 2009;25(1):61-77, vi. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2008.11.003.
  11. Bravata DM, McDonald K, Owens DK, et al. Bioterrorism preparedness and response: Use of information technologies and decision support systems. Evid Rep Technol Assess (Summ). 2002(59):1-8.

HONORS

2024-2025 – Clinical Excellence Award. University of Central Florida.

2023-2024 – Excellence in Graduate Teaching. University of Central Florida

2014-2025 – Orlando Top Doctor. Orlando Life Magazine

2018-2025 – Exceptional Woman in Medicine.  Castle Connolly

2021 – Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. University of Central Florida

2016 – Service Award. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

2016 – Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award. University of Central Florida

2015-2020 – Patients’ Choice Award, Vitals.

2014 – Clinical Achievement Award. University of Central Florida, College of Medicine.

2014-2025 – America’s Top Doctor. Geriatric Medicine. Castle Connolly

2014 – Richard Tucker Competitive Gerontology Research Award. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

2013 – Meaningful Use Vanguard Award. University of Central Florida, College of Medicine, Orlando, FL

2012 – Richard Tucker Competitive Gerontology Research Award. University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL