Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), University of Washington

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The UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is one of a nationwide network of 30 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 UW ADRC is closely affiliated with the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center clinic and links the Seattle community with information and opportunities to participate in studies of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal degeneration, and vascular dementia). Our busy outreach team is influential in promoting strengths-based reframing of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-friendly communities, and they organize and promote educational public talks and events and research seminars. We support outreach and culturally adapted Alzheimer’s disease programs for Indigenous communities and clinics. Join us!

Director: Dr. Thomas J. Grabowski, MD
Program Manager: Annika Noreen, PhD, PMP

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  Working, cell by cell, to build a better scientific atlas of Alzheimer’s disease July 29, 2022
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  May 7th is National Brain Awareness Day May 03, 2022
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  Creating connections with the African American community to find the best ways to assess cognitive aging and mental health during a pandemic March 17, 2022
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  Awards for New Ideas in Alzheimer’s Research: Learn about the ADRC Development Project Awards 2022-2023 March 15, 2022
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  Do Microglia Cells Hold the Key to Understanding Personal Genetic Risk in Alzheimer’s Disease? January 28, 2022
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  Mark Your Calendar for Brain Awareness Week Webinar on March 9! January 28, 2022

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