Would you want to know if you carry a gene possibly linked to Alzheimer’s?
12 News recently ran a story on how a cheek swab can tell if you carry a gene that could make you more susceptible to getting Alzheimer’s. Click here to view the full story.
Read morePower outage in the brain may be source of Alzheimer’s
Mutations to the cell’s powerhouse may signal progression of Alzheimer’s disease in people as soon as their early 30s. Click here to read more from The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University. . .
Read moreRate of Alzheimer’s expected to triple within next 35 years
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Read moreCongratulations to Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Native American Program!
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...
Read morePioneering Alzheimer’s Prevention Study Starts Enrolling High-Risk Older Adults
Pioneering 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...
Read moreAZALZ Featured In KJZZ “Aging In Arizona” Series
KJZZ’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.
Read moreCall for Alzheimer’s Prevention Study Participants!
Ages 50-90 Ages 65-85 .
Read moreIn Memoriam: Gerald Farin, PhD
It’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...
Read moreBanner Alzheimer’s Institute Native American Community Work Featured on NPR
NPR 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. .
Read moreBanner Alzheimer’s Institute and Mayo Clinic Arizona to Participate in Multi-Center Study of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy in Former Football Players
Researchers 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...
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