Upcoming: ADRC Seminar Series December 14th, 12 pm - 1pm
December 01, 2020 — Join UCSF's James Rini, MD, MPH for the December 14th ADRC Seminar Series presentation: "VR. Neurology or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Teleneurology." He will speak on the topic of immersive virtual reality diagnostic tools to improve screening, clinical management, and research of neurodegenerative conditions. More info at the link.
Announcing the UW ADRC’s 35th Anniversary Edition of Dimensions Magazine
November 30, 2020 — This special project explores the foundation built by the early researchers and team members of our Center and the fruitful avenues of current research and community work that grow from it today. View the project.
Learn about the IMPACT-AD Informational Webinar
November 19, 2020 — December 15, 2020, 12-pm PT: The Institute on Methods and Protocols for Advancement of Clinical Trials in ADRD (IMPACT-AD) is a novel multidisciplinary Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias clinical trial training program (www.impact-ad.org). In preparation for this year’s application cycle, IMPACT-AD is hosting a webinar interested in the course to learn more about the training program and to have questions answered by the course co-directors Joshua Grill, PhD and Rema Raman, PhD.
Recent Center Newsletter
October 01, 2020 — Monthly news, events, and updates from the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.
UW Nathan Shock Center Geroscience Symposium October 23 8am -2pm
September 24, 2020 — Learn more and register at the link.
Collaborating for a Dementia-Friendly Washington: Inspiring Change
September 17, 2020 — Join us September 29-30for a 2-day virtual conference promoting the growth of dementia-friendly communities in our state. 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!
The Annual UW/OHSU Huntington’s Disease Symposium is just around the corner on Oct. 10
September 15, 2020 — Join the Pacific Northwest HD community on Zoom for an exciting virtual line-up of presentations filled with information, support, and hope on Sat. Oct. 10 from 9am - 2pm. See schedule and register at the link.
Request for Proposals for the 2021-2022 UW ADRC Development Projects
August 31, 2020 — The UW ADRC offers one-year development projects that use its resources to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and/or treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Depending on funding availability, the UW ADRC will fund 3-4 projects of up to $50,000 each. Funds would be awarded for a one-year project period, 5/1/2021 through 4/30/2022. Letters of Interest should be submitted by 11:59pm PST on September 14, 2020.
Government COVID-19 resources for older adults
August 31, 2020 — Explore this collection of government COVID-19 resources for older adults and caregivers.
Now available: NIA’s “Social Determinants of Health” webinar presentations
July 02, 2020 — A recording of the "Social Determinants of Health" presentations from last week's National Institute on Aging's ADC Program "stay in touch" webinar series for ADRCs is now available