Memory and Brain Wellness Center, UW Medicine, University of Washington
Promoting the well-being of those living with memory loss and their families.
Exceptional care. Innovative research. Community transformation.
Featured Stories
MBWC Becomes a CurePSP Center of Care
Enhancing access to accurate, early diagnosis, care, and comprehensive support for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) and Corticobasal Syndrome (CBD).
Scientists find genetic factor tied to African ancestry that protects against Alzheimer’s
Researchers in the Valdmanis Lab discover a genetic variation that reduces the odds of Alzheimer's disease in some African Americans and hints at new therapeutic targets.
The Power of Combining Healthy Habits
Dr. Hanson offers insights from the POINTER study, a large clinical trial on brain health interventions.
Dementia Friends Year in Review
Dementia Friends wrapped up 2025 having reached over 6,000 individuals across the state through one-hour public awareness sessions, known as Dementia Friends Information Sessions. Read on to learn about the progress made in 2025!
Blood-based biomarkers and the contribution of ADRC research participants
Lynn Bekris, PhD, Leader of the ADRC Biomarker Core, shares what she is learning about Alzheimer's disease from samples contributed by ADRC longitudinal study participants.
Staff Spotlight: Jamie Bird
Jamie Bird is a Social Work Practicum Student at the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, working on-site at the Memory Hub community center. Jamie chose to complete her practicum at the Memory Hub to learn more about dementia-friendly communities and how this approach could improve dementia care.
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An Update on Amyloid-Clearing Infusion Treatments for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease
What are the currently FDA-approved infusion treatments, lecanemab and donanemab? How do they work?
Upcoming Events
PPA Together: a group for those living with PPA/PPAOS
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia St. Seattle, WA 98104
PPA Together: a new group for people with Primary Progressive Aphasia or Primary Progressive Apraxia of Speech
FTD Caregiver Virtual Support Group
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Zoom
A virtual support group for people caring for a loved one with frontotemporal degeneration
Memory Loss: Guide to Next Steps (Virtual)
Thursday, May 14, 2026 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Virtual
Join the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center for this free, introductory class for people diagnosed with memory loss, and their families. Held online via Zoom.