News in Science Updates

November 07, 2022

The Diversity Within Dementia podcast features local and UW MBWC experts!

The Diversity in Dementia Podcast hosted by Gentle Generations explores the different facets of Alzheimer's and dementia with experts from many different fields. Many of their invited guests are familiar voices at the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center, UW Alzheimer's Research Center, and the WA State Dementia Action Collaborative!

Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Caregiving, News, Dementia-Friendly Community, Dementia Friends

October 10, 2022

Sharing Stories and Resources on Indigenous Peoples’ Day

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Resources, interviews, and stories from the UW ADRC Indigenous Aging brain health series.

Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , News

September 28, 2022

Let’s Talk Tech: Supporting family decisions about dementia home care technologies

A new study supported by the UW ADRC introduces the development of a new tool to promote shared decision-making around technologies used in home care for people living with dementia.

Categories: Science Updates, Care & Treatment , Caregiving, News

July 31, 2022

Meet our new team members!

This month, we're highlighting student volunteer Izzy Anaya Carmona, and ADRC research coordinators Kinsey Chapman, Nick Ensroth, and Kristen Farris!

Categories: Science Updates, News

July 29, 2022

Working, cell by cell, to build a better scientific atlas of Alzheimer’s disease

Research Made Possible by UW ADRC Research Participants: The Seattle Alzheimer’s Disease Brain Cell Atlas (SEA-AD) First Public Data Release

Categories: Science Updates, News

May 03, 2022

May 7th is National Brain Awareness Day

National Brain Awareness Day is coming up! Let's heighten awareness of the critical need for people to become brain donors to advance scientific understanding of Alzheimer's and other brain diseases.

Categories: Science Updates, News

March 17, 2022

Creating connections with the African American community to find the best ways to assess cognitive aging and mental health during a pandemic

After seeing how the pandemic limited access to health care, Dr. Debby Tsuang worked to find the best ways to remotely assess cognitive and mental health symptoms in African Americans. A new project, funded by the Garvey Institute for Brain Health Solutions, aims to pave the way towards more inclusive and representative diagnosis and research.

Categories: Science Updates, Black History Month, News

March 15, 2022

Awards for New Ideas in Alzheimer’s Research: Learn about the ADRC Development Project Awards 2022-2023

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 awardees of the ADRC Development Projects! These projects, led by postdoctoral fellows and faculty members, use ADRC resources to advance the understanding, diagnosis, and/or treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Categories: Science Updates, News

February 02, 2022

Discoveries Made Possible By You - Spring 2022

Explore some of the studies that used data from research participants in the UW ADRC or the Adult Changes in Thought Study and were made possible in part by funding from the National Institute on Aging.

Categories: Science Updates, News

February 01, 2022