Banner part of global study that shows higher Alzheimer’s prevalence than expected
New research has provided the first ever population-based data on the frequency of Alzheimer’s disease neuropathological changes (ADNC) – a key causal factor behind the development of dementia – and found that it is more prevalent than previously thought...
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Inspiring the Next Generation: How Arizona ADRC Is Shaping the Future of Dementia Research
The Arizona ADRC advances Alzheimer’s and related dementias research by inspiring future scientists through programs that engage early-career researchers, introduce high school students to lab science and conferences, and spark curiosity in younger students with hands-on activities. Read more...
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Midwestern University Researcher Featured on 12 News for Innovative Art Therapy Study
Dr. Tiffany Hughes, one of this year’s AAC grant recipients from Midwestern University, was recently featured on 12 News alongside two of her collaborators. Her funded project, “The Opening Minds through Art Program with Unhoused Older Adults: An Implementation...
Read moreThe Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium honors philanthropist Michael Zuendel for extraordinary contributions to the scientific, clinical, and social fight against Alzheimer’s disease
PHOENIX, Ariz. – On Saturday, May 17 the Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium will hold its always-anticipated public conference. This free event gathers more than 200 patients, caregivers, family members, and interested persons together with researchers, caregiving experts, and other leaders...
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New ASU Health Headquarters helps advance Alzheimer’s research
Headquarters for innovations to help every family have a healthier future will be in downtown Phoenix Bioscience Core and open in time for fall 2028 semester. Click Here to Read the Full Story
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ASU, TGen, and Banner researchers discover a link between a chronic gut infection and the development of Alzheimer’s disease
Arizona State University and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute researchers, along with their collaborators, have discovered a surprising link between a chronic gut infection caused by a common virus and the development of Alzheimer’s disease in a subset of people. Click...
Read moreNew Alzheimer’s prevention trial receives $74.5 million NIH grant
Two-part trial to build on landmark Colombian prevention study of people at near-certain genetic risk for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease PHOENIX (Thursday, Nov. 14) – A new Alzheimer’s prevention study has received a $74.5 million five-year grant from the National...
Read moreArizona Alzheimer’s Consortium (AAC) Biomarker Measurement Support Request for Proposals
APPLICATION RECEIPT DATE: Recommended: Pre-proposal Deadline: November 1, 2024 (Friday) Full Application Deadline: December 11, 2024 Anticipated Analysis Start Date: February 3, 2025 (Wednesday) PURPOSE: The Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium (AAC) invites applications for biofluid biomarker analysis to advance the understanding of neurodegenerative disorders. These...
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Los hispanos son 50% más propensos a contraer una enfermedad de demencia, según experto
Hay alrededor de 10 variaciones de enfermedades de demencia y la más común es el Alzheimer. Haga clic aquí para leer la historia completa. | Click Here to Read the Full Story
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ASU awarded prestigious $5.8 million NIH Roybal Center
Living alone is a lesser-known risk factor for Alzheimer’s and other types of cognitive decline. With an estimated 14 million Americans aging solo — by choice or circumstance — Arizona State University has a plan to help and new...
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