Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

February 08, 2020

ADRC Research Tips for Potential Study Participants: Q & A

Theresa Kehne, UW ADRC Research Coordinator, answers common questions such as: What’s the difference between the ADRC and the Memory and Brain Wellness Center? How is research information about me protected? Can I see my results from a study procedure or test?

Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment

December 17, 2019

Decade-long research study reveals a new genetic target for fighting Alzheimer’s and FTD pathology

In the wake of disappointments over clinical trials targeting amyloid plaques in Alzheimer’s disease, researchers are focusing more attention on misfolded tau protein, another culprit in brain diseases that cause dementia. New UW research finds that targeting abnormal tau through the suppression of a gene called MSUT2 shows promise.

Categories: Science Updates

December 03, 2019

Villages, Town Square Day Care, and Smart Homes: New Models of Dementia Residences Around the World

Families caring for persons with dementia need all the support they can get, but their options are often limited to conventional care homes or facilities. For the person with dementia, this arrangement restricts their ability to engage with the community. The idea of being truly independent and living with dignity after diagnosis is quickly gaining attention, with innovations emerging around the world.

Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment

November 25, 2019

Food for Thought: Revitalizing Indigenous Knowledge about Healthy Eating

An ADRC Interview with Valerie Segrest, a member of the Muckleshoot Nation and leading voice in tribal food sovereignty, about her approach to traditional foods and how to harness the power of food to improve health, longevity, and spirit.

Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Team Spotlights, ADRC Indigenous Aging Brain Health Series

November 13, 2019

Featured Publications of Fall 2019

Snapshots of current research at the UW Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, spanning findings in neurology, precision medicine, genetic risk, and vascular brain health.

Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment

November 12, 2019

Ancestry-specific genetic variation at APOE Alzheimer’s gene modifies disease risk

In a new study of more than 3,000 Caribbean Hispanics, ADRC researchers found that individuals with African ancestry at a key Alzheimer’s genetic risk factor had 39 percent lower odds of developing Alzheimer’s disease than individuals with European ancestry at the gene.

Categories: Science Updates

November 06, 2019

A Tipping Point: How TDP-43 is Changing Conversations about Alzheimer’s Disease

Take a dive into the story behind TDP-43, the protein pathology that is taking center stage in Alzheimer's disease research and studies of brain resilience.

Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment

October 30, 2019

The Cleansing Power of a Deep Night’s Sleep

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How the brain’s nightly wash cycle protects brain health over decades

Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment

October 08, 2019

Why I - And Everybody Else - Loves My 3D Printed Brain

At first, I could not take my eyes off of this 3D brain model, for I know with certainly that it offers a map, perhaps an unreadable one, of my unique traits, weaknesses, and artistic and creative strengths.

Categories: Science Updates

September 30, 2019

New Resources Equip Budding Dementia Self-Advocates

Across the globe, a growing number of people with dementia are making a difference through self-advocacy, an effort the Alzheimer’s Society defines as “having a voice; being able to represent yourself; being able to express your views and needs.”

Categories: Dementia-Friendly Community

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