In the News: Brain donation helps researchers continue the fight against Alzheimer’s

February 24, 2021

Science Updates, News

ALZ Magazine, Alzheimer's Association 

The Spring 2021 edition of ALZ Magazine includes a feature about the work of brain donation programs at Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) around the county, including here at the UW ADRC

The ADRCs are a national network of over 30 interconnected federally funded research hubs that rely on brain donation to further cutting-edge science. Each center works with study participants to get a more complete picture of factors that may contribute to Alzheimer’s and other dementias — helping scientists draw connections between what they see under the microscope and years of observations about the person’s health and cognitive function.

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More information

Alzheimer's Association Brain Donation page

Why Donate Your Brain? - NIA

Participate in Research at the UW ADRC