View the March Newsletter!
March 31, 2021 — Stay up to date on the latest community and research news, upcoming events, and support/educational programs.
History and Overview of Digital Pathology Webinar Recording - March 8, 2021
March 12, 2021 — The UW Precision Neuropathology Core played a key role in the first edition of the NIA/NACC 'History and Overview of Digital Pathology' webinar. Watch at the link.
March 8 - Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Consortium (ACTC) - Ethics Committee Didactic Presentation Series: Electronic Consent
March 05, 2021 — Attend this didactic on Ethics Committee Didactic Presentation Series: Electronic Consent. The ACTC is a cooperative agreement between the NIA and the grantees institutions.
Center Newsletter
February 27, 2021 — Stay up to date on the latest community and research news, upcoming events, and support/educational programs
NASEM Report Release Webinar: Meeting the Challenge of Caring for Persons Living with Dementia and Care Partners and Caregivers
February 25, 2021 — The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine released a new study on care interventions for persons with dementia and care partners and caregivers. The ADRC's very own Dr. Eric B. Larson of Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute has served as the Chair of the report committee.Rea online at link.
Upcoming event on March 7th! Alzheimer’s Disease Public Education Forum
February 24, 2021 — You are invited to the 2021 Alzheimer's Disease Public Educational Forum on Sunday, March 7, 10:30am -12:30pm PT. Held by Mount Sinai Medical Center, Florida ADRC, and Biogen. Leading experts answer the top questions from the public about Alzheimer's disease. Register at the link.
Upcoming Symposium! April 9th, 10am-1pm PT: Cognitive Reserve, Resilience, and Resistance
February 24, 2021 — You are invited to a special Boston University ADRC symposium on April 9th. Renowned experts will be presenting an overview of their work on cognitive reserve, resilience, and resistance. Highlights include research on factors and underlying mechanisms that may determine an individual’s ability to avoid cognitive impairment. These presentations will help to shed more light on how some are able to remain cognitively healthy through aging and to identify effective dementia prevention strategies. Register at the link
The Institute on Methods and Protocols for Advancement in Clinical Trials in ADRD (IMPACT-AD) now accepting applications for its class of 2021.
February 02, 2021 — The Institute on Methods and Protocols for Advancement in Clinical Trials in ADRD (IMPACT-AD) is now accepting applications for its class of 2021. IMPACT-AD is an exciting opportunity for interested researchers to receive comprehensive training in clinical trials for ADRD. The course will be in person and will offer two simultaneous and overlapping tracks. IMPACT-AD is an exciting opportunity for interested researchers to receive comprehensive training in clinical trials for ADRD. Apply by April 30, 2021 for course in September 2021.
Three New Funding Opportunities - NIA Impact Collaboratory
February 02, 2021 — The NIA Impact Collaboratory has announced 3 new funding opportunities that will support research and training aimed at increasing the nation's capacity to conduct pragmatic clinical trials of non-pharmacological interventions with healthcare systems to improve the care of people living with AD/ADRD and their care partners.
Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Center’s virtual conference: Fighting for the Future: Education and Support for Familial FTD/ALS
January 28, 2021 — Our colleagues at the Penn Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) Center presents: Fighting for the Future: Education and Support for Familial FTD/ALS, a virtual conference on Saturday, February 27, 2021 from 6AM-9AM PT. This live event will address the unique challenges and situations that arise from familial or genetic disease. This event will give families the chance to hear from genetic counselors, neurologists, and social workers on the genetics of FTD and ALS.