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
Hope of a Precision Medicine Approach for GBA-linked Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers gain a new understanding of the GBA gene mutation in Parkinson's disease, and see a path to targeted therapeutics.
Discovery Conference 2019 Preview: Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Memory Loss
Kristoffer Rhoads, PhD, UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, will present More than Medications: Non-Pharmacological Treatment of Memory Loss. Learn more about this topic.
A New Film about Alzheimer’s Disease for Local Indigenous Communities
The UW ADRC and Partnerships for Native Health have released an outreach film about Alzheimer’s disease and research for Native American communities. The film was created by Sky Bear Media, a Native American-owned company [Video].
It’s time to launch a hub for dementia-friendly communities. Will you help us name it?
The UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center is crowdsourcing inspiration. Our Center will launch a hub for dementia-friendly communities on First Hill, which will house dementia-specific support, education, engagement, and empowerment programs; and much more. First, it needs a name.
Why Congresswoman Jayapal Supports Funding Research and Community Advocacy
Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) has toured the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center/ ADRC and met families and community members. She writes about how these experiences inform her advocacy of increased research funding in dementia-related studies and caregiver support.
Spotlight
Upcoming: 3/29 Book Reading of “Can You Help Me?” Stories of Huntington’s Disease
Dr. Thomas Bird, MD, Emeritus, UW Neurology, will share the surprising, insightful, challenging, and encouraging stories of patients and their families who live with Huntington's Disease. Dr. Bird has helped HD patients and studied their genetics for more than 40 years.
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