On Wednesday Sept. 21, the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Native American Program received the “Area Impact” award from the National Indian Health Board. This award acknowledges individuals and organizations whose work has affected change or impacted healthcare and public health services for their Indian Health Service Area or region. BAI’s program was recognized for 10 years […]
CONTINUE READINGPioneering Alzheimer’s Prevention Study Starts Enrolling High-Risk Older Adults Researchers study whether two new drugs can reduce or eliminate protein linked to Alzheimer’s PHOENIX, AZ (August 23, 2016)—Researchers from the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI) today announced they have begun enrolling the first participants in a multi-site study to determine whether two investigational anti-amyloid compounds—an active […]
CONTINUE READINGKJZZ’s Arizona Science & Innovation Desk is currently airing a series titled “Aging In Arizona” with the Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium featured in the latest edition. Click here to read + listen.
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CONTINUE READINGIt’s with profound sadness that we note the death of our friend and colleague Gerald Farin, PhD, Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at Arizona State University. Dr. Farin was internationally recognized for his leadership in the field of geometric aided computer design (CAGD, the mathematical analysis of curves and shapes). He was a dedicated mentor to numerous students, many of […]
CONTINUE READINGNPR recently ran a story, “Alzheimer’s Disease Underdiagnosed in Indian Country” featuring work done by Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. Click here to read the story.
CONTINUE READINGResearchers awarded $16 million to advance detection of serious brain disease PHOENIX (December 22, 2015) – Researchers from Phoenix-based Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI) and Mayo Clinic Arizona will participate in a new $16 million federally funded study of former professional and college football players, attempting to create methods to detect and diagnose a serious brain disease known as […]
CONTINUE READING(Medscape) The lead investigators of different Alzheimer’s disease prevention trials have banded together to share information, resources, and expertise with the singular goal of finding ways to postpone, reduce the risk for, or prevent the onset of the disease as quickly as possible. Click here to read more…
CONTINUE READING(Huffington Post) In honor of National Family Caregiver Month and Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, Jan Dougherty shares important insights about Alzheimer’s caregivers. Click here to read more…
CONTINUE READINGAARP Brain Health Survey reveals nearly half of people are not doing the most important activities to support brain health. Click here to read more…
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