Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

November 29, 2020

The Early ADRC’s Search for an Alzheimer’s Gene (Part 2)

The UW ADRC builds the Molecular Genetics Team and embarks on the Center's first research project to probe the genetic origins of Alzheimer's disease. Part 2 of 3.

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The Early ADRC’s Search for an Alzheimer’s Gene (Part 3)

As the decade-long story of the ADRC Molecular Genetics team reflects, the quest led to a better understanding of the heterogeneity in genes, pathological proteins, and clinical phenotypes inherent in age-related neurodegeneration. Past progress has fundamentally shifted how the Center defines the disease that it studies. Learn about the new tools for a new framework of biological heterogeneity at the present day ADRC, as well as recent creative partnerships.

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ADRC History Timeline

Explore the major milestones and significant events throughout ADRC history on this timeline spanning 1978 to 2020.

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High Standards: A Profile of Ellen Wijsman

Ellen Wijsman will admit that she doesn’t have all the answers, but she might just have all the right questions. As Professor of Biostatistics in the UW School of Public Health and UW Division of Medical Genetics/Department of Medicine in the School of Medicine, she uses mathematical models to find meaningful patterns and insights into Alzheimer's disease risk hidden within massive amounts of medical data. Her career has also focused on mentoring and training the next generation of statistical geneticists.

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Are Females at a Higher Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

Over our 35 year history, the ADRC has tackled questions about whether biological sex affects one's risk of Alzheimer's disease. The answer is complex.

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October 23, 2020

Exploring the COVID-19 Experience of Older Adults

The report has a particular focus on the intersection between technology and the needs of older adults with chronic, age-related conditions including dementia.

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October 19, 2020

Genetic Discovery in the UW Valdmanis Lab Illuminates Ancient Origins and Mechanisms of Novel ALS Risk Factor

A new study at the intersection of genetic sequencing technology and human brain evolution reveals the workings of a repeat expansion linked to ALS risk, for the first time.

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September 30, 2020

Alzheimer’s Association’s Dr. Maria Carrillo Visits Seattle to Give Updates on Dementia Research

At Town Hall Seattle's latest event in the Arno G. Motulsky Science Series, Dr. Carrillo highlighted of the most significant reports out of the recent virtual AAIC, the world's largest forum in dementia science.

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September 15, 2020

Register for the 2020 UW/OHSU Huntington’s Disease Symposium

Join the Pacific Northwest HD community on Zoom for an exciting, free virtual line-up of presentations filled with information, support, and hope for HD patients and family members on Sat. Oct. 10 from 9am - 2pm.

Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment

July 31, 2020

New Lancet Commission report gives latest recommendations for preventing dementia

At AAIC 2020, an international group of researchers announced new additions to an authoritative list of dementia risk factors. Eric B. Larson, MD, MPH, ADRC Associate Director and Senior Investigator at Kaiser Permanente WA Health Research Institute gives his perspective on the growing knowledge about preventative risk factors and prevention strategies in early, mid, and later life.

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