Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), University of Washington
Welcome
The UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is one of 33 research resource centers funded by the National Institute on Aging. ADRCs are major sources of discovery into the nature of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and into the development of more effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis, care, and therapy. The UW ADRC contributes to the development of shared resources that support dementia-relevant research, and coordinates research efforts with other NIH-funded programs and investigators. UW ADRC resources are designed to facilitate and empower related research efforts at UW.
The ADRC links the Seattle community with information and opportunities to participate in clinical trials and studies of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Our outreach team is influential in promoting strengths-based reframing of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-friendly communities, and they organize and promote educational talks and events and research seminars. We support outreach and culturally adapted Alzheimer’s disease programs for Hispanic/Latino communities and Indigenous communities and clinics. The ADRC is closely affiliated with the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center clinic and Memory Hub community center. Join us!
Director: Dr. Thomas J. Grabowski, MD
Program Manager: Annika Noreen, PhD, PMP
Center News
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Life’s Tapestry September 02, 2024 -
Discoveries Made Possible By You // Fall 2024 September 02, 2024 -
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Dimensions Magazine Summer // Fall 2024 August 29, 2024 -
¿Como decidió participar? August 05, 2024
Announcements
September 05, 2024 — The UW ADRC seeks proposals for Development Projects that advance our understanding, diagnosis, and/or treatment of AD/ADRD. Development Projects that leverage the central UW ADRC theme of biological heterogeneity and/or UW ADRC resources are preferred. Applications are welcome from investigators at levels ranging from postdoctoral fellows to full professors.
August 28, 2024 — The newest issue of Dimensions features a spotlight on Dr. Swati Rane Levendovszky's work on understanding the role of vascular disease in Alzheimer's disease using brain imaging.
June 19, 2024 — We've been busy in your community! ¡Hemos estado ocupados en su comunidad!
February 07, 2024 — Awardees include Jeanne Gallée, PhD, CCC-SLP, Gregory del Zoppo, MD, Nicole Liachko, PhD, and Briana Meyer, PhD. Learn more at the link.
Upcoming Research Events
UW Alzheimer's Research Update by Michael Rosenbloom, MD
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Greenwood Senior Center
Please join us for an afternoon presentation led by Dr. Rosenbloom about current research studies at the UW ADRC and how to become involved, hosted by the UW ADRC and Greenwood Senior Center.
Community Webinar: An Update on Lecanemab for Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
Thursday, September 26, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom
Patients, families, and the wider community are invited to talk about the current amyloid-clearing infusion medications Leqembi (lecanemab) and Kisunla (donanemab) for the treatment of Alzheimer's. Come learn from our panel of experts which include, Dr. Thomas Grabowski, Dr. Michael Rosenbloom and clinical trials coordinator Darla Chapman, ARNP.
ADRC Seminar Series: Andy Hoofnagle, MD PhD, Professor, UW Lab Medicine
Monday, October 14, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Zoom
Presenter: Andy Hoofnagle, MD PhD, Professor, UW Lab Medicine