Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), University of Washington
Welcome
The UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is one of 42 Alzheimer's 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.
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 Native communities and clinics. We also share the resources of our home institution, the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, which runs the innovative Memory Hub community center. Join us!
Director: Dr. Thomas J. Grabowski, MD
Program Manager: Annika Noreen, PhD, PMP
Center News
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The Power of Combining Healthy Habits January 26, 2026 -
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Staff Spotlight: Jamie Bird October 31, 2025 -
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Discoveries Made Possible By You September 02, 2025
Announcements
April 22, 2026 — Support the UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and the UW BRAIN Lab through this 24-hour online giving campaign with the University of Washington. The campaign will have exciting matching gift opportunities.
March 16, 2026 — View the funded projects by Kevin Lin, PhD, Assistant Professor, UW Biostatistics, Tasha Rhoads, PhD, Assistant Professor, UW Neurology, Oswaldo Lorenzo-Betancor, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, UW Neurology/GRECC
June 29, 2025 — The Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund helps faculty pursue promising research studies and clinical trials within the center. Your philanthropic support is essential to our continued efforts to find better treatments and prevention strategies for Alzheimer's disease.
June 06, 2025 — The UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is one of the top-rated ADRCs in the country and, until recently, was fully funded by the federal government through NIH grants. But with recent federal budget cuts, the future of our ADRC for the next five years is uncertain. To sustain our momentum and life-changing progress, we need support beyond government funding now. This is our moment — and yours.
Upcoming Events and Programs
AD@UW Research Education
Friday, April 24, 2026 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Zoom
AD@UW is a monthly 90-minute meeting for ADRD research trainees and investigators, intended to provide a basic understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias as well as research resources available through the UW ADRC.
Virtual Caregiver Forum (Waitlist)
Monday, April 27, 2026 10:00am - 11:00am
Online
Program is Currently Full; Join the Waitlist. In this group, join other family caregivers to share feelings and experiences about caring for a loved one with memory loss or dementia. Make meaningful connections, offer mutual support, and discover strategies that work for others. Participate online or by phone, with a free application called Zoom. Facilitated by trained volunteers with support from our program manager. Sign up the day before.
AFTD 2026 Education Conference
Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
The AFTD 2026 Education Conference is coming to the Hyatt Regency Lake Washington on April 30 - May 1, 2026, 9 am. People diagnosed, care partners, families, friends, healthcare professionals, and researchers are invited to connect with people who understand the journey, learn about available resources and supports, and engage with MBWC experts to gain insight on the latest in FTD research and approaches to care.