Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Expanding Possibilities
August 08, 2021 — Join the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center for a 2-day virtual conference promoting the growth of dementia-friendly communities in our state. Happening September 14-15, the event is for all who want to take action to make their communities more dementia-friendly, including people with dementia, caregivers, and people who work in a variety of public sectors. Learn more and register!
June Newsletter
June 30, 2021 — News and events from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center/ UW ADRC!
ADRC at June 25th Immunity in Community heath fair at POCAAN (People of Color Against AIDS Network)!
June 25, 2021 — The UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center will have a table at the Immunity in Community heath fair at POCAAN (People of Color Against AIDS Network) on Rainier Ave in Seattle, Friday, June 25, 11:00 am- 3:30 pm! If you're in the area, stop by for info and resources for people living with memory loss and loved ones, and those curious about brain health and dementia.
Dimensions Magazine - Spring 2021
May 06, 2021 — Amid the challenges our whole world has faced this past year, we have been impressed and inspired by efforts of our community members to make a difference in the world of dementia research, care, and advocacy. The Spring 2021 edition of Dimensions focuses on these efforts, and more!
UW Bioengineering startup AltPep advances technology for the early detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s and other amyloid diseases
April 13, 2021 — Seattle-based biotech AltPep, which spun out of bioengineering professor Valerie Daggett’s research lab in March 2019, has developed a platform that allows for both early diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s. In January it raised $23 million in Series A investment funding to advance its work. AltPep’s tools identify diseases resulting from toxic misfolded amyloid proteins.
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.