Rate 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!
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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...
Read moreAlzheimer’s Researchers Unite to Speed Prevention Research
(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...
Read more5 Things You Didn’t Know About Alzheimer’s Caregivers
(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…
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