UW’s Maggie Ramirez, PhD, MS receives IMPACT Collaboratory Pilot Grant Award
January 04, 2022 — Congratulations to Maggie Ramirez, PhD, MS, University of Washington for receiving an IMPACT Collaboratory Pilot Grant Award for her project 'Virtual Training for Latino Caregivers to Manage Symptoms of Dementia.' This pilot study will enable her to perform and refine adaptations of the STAR-VTF intervention for Latino care partners. STAR-VTF is a virtual adaptation of an efficacious intervention that teaches caregivers skills to reduce behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
The Power Behind the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center
December 22, 2021 — The UW Huddle newsletter highlighted the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center. The NACC is directed by Walter Kukull, PhD, professor of Epidemiology at UW School of Public Health. The NACC collects data from the national network of Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers, including the UW ADRC.
COVID-19 Update for our Research Participants
December 22, 2021 — The UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center meets with participants in-person, by phone or virtually. If you have questions or concerns, please email the study coordinator directly, or the research team at uwadrc@uw.edu or call 206-744-0588.
Call for applications for the 2022-2023 New Investigator Awards from NACC. Letter of Intent due December 17, 2021!
November 19, 2021 — New Investigator Awards are open to all ADRC-affiliated researchers. This funding opportunity was developed to support new and early-career investigators, as they further their career development in Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer's Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) research. NACC has extended the deadline for the New Investigator Awards Letter of Intent until December 17, 2021! The full application is still due January 21st.
Notice of Special Interest: Administrative Supplements for NIA-VA Mentored Physician-Scientist Award in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (AD/ADRD)
November 02, 2021 — The IK2 award supported by the VA will provide up to $65,000 per year for clinician salary, travel expenses, and limited support for research supplies. Learn more at the link.
October 2021 Newsletter
October 29, 2021 — News and events from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center/ADRC!
The UW ADRC is proud to be a sponsor of the Sea Mar Community Health Centers 2021 Latino Health Forum
October 26, 2021 — The UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center is proud to be a sponsor of the Sea Mar Community Health Centers 2021 Latino Health Forum. Starts tomorrow, Wednesday, October 27! We're excited to share our Spanish language resources there in partnership with the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center.
Check out the new NACC Research Education Components (REC) Website!
October 08, 2021 — The Research Education Components provide training and mentorship opportunities for AD+ADRD researchers. This new central website features job opportunities, REC announcements, and a link to sign up for news.
Francis Collins to step down as director of the National Institutes of Health
October 05, 2021 — Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., today announced his decision to end his tenure as the director of the National Institutes of Health by the end of the year. Dr. Collins is the longest serving presidentially appointed NIH director, having served three U.S. presidents over more than 12 years. During his tenure, Alzheimer’s and dementia research funding at the NIH grew from less than $450 million to $3.2 billion.
Latest Center Newsletter!
October 03, 2021 — News and Opportunities from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center/ ADRC