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Pleased to announce the upcoming lecture, "Advancements in Alzheimer’s Research: Will there ever be a cure?" featuring Dr. Thomas J. Grabowski on Oct. 11, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm (PST) at Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA. UW Medicine UW Memory Brain UW Neurology


"The more she talks to people about ageism, the more she’s seen how ageism affects people across the lifespan and how unchallenged it is in our society." Read the NW Prime Time article written with UW Memory Brain about dementia and age stigma: northwestprimetime.com/news/2023/oct/…

Administer the new Alzheimer's drug to our first UW Medicine patient? ☑️ depts.washington.edu/mbwc/news/arti…… UW Med Neurosciences Harborview Medical Center


We had the privilege of traveling to St. Louis to attend the The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Enhancing Participation by Minoritized Groups in Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementia Research Conference, organized by @WUADRC. Here are our highlights! depts.washington.edu/mbwc/news/arti…



Join our team! We are seeking a senior epidemiologist for our work in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias! ap.washington.edu/ahr/position-d… UW Medicine

Maude's Ventures grant competition for innovations in dementia care is back! Maude's Ventures awards $50,000 grants to launch your groundbreaking idea that can improve the lives for those with dementia and their caregivers. Visit maudesventures.org and learn more.



Faculty spotlight on Dr. Swati Rane Levendovszky, PhD of UW Medicine UW Radiology UW IBIC! Her brain imaging approach to studying the 🧠brain's blood vessels is illuminating the link between cardiovascular disease risk factors❤️ and Alzheimer's. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) depts.washington.edu/mbwc/news/arti…


Our very own UW Medicine Dr. Mike Rosenbloom offers his take on this "Era of Hope" in Alzheimer's and other dementia research and his advice for future doctors and families.

Upcoming community webinar on Sept. 26: An Update on Lecanemab for Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease UW Medicine UW Med Neurosciences. Learn more: depts.washington.edu/mbwc/calendar/…


Did you know you can find a guide to clinical trials and research studies in Alzheimer's and brain aging enrolling at UW Medicine and other University of Washington departments here: depts.washington.edu/mbwc/adrc/page…


New insights into Alzheimer’s Disease 🧠🔍 In a study with UW Medicine and KP WA Research, researchers have identified some of the first neurons lost in the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and potential future pathways to #EndAlz. 🧵 #studyBRAIN


The researchers saw 2 distinct #Alzheimers phases: a slow, early buildup of abnormal cell changes that occur before memory issues emerge, and later, a rapid increase that coincides with cognitive decline. UW Med Neurosciences Allen Institute UW Memory Brain tinyurl.com/yckxnzxk

Rosa Ortiz of Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic joined our The National Institute on Aging (NIA) research center's Community Advisory Board after being invited by Linda Ko, PhD, to include more voices from the Yakima Valley on the goals of Alzheimer’s research: depts.washington.edu/mbwc/news/arti…



New blog from The National Institute on Aging (NIA): "Beyond amyloid: Targeting a broader range of Alzheimer's disease factors" nia.nih.gov/research/blog/…

In a recent Nature journal series Communications Psychology, University of Washington UW Medicine researchers report findings from the first effort to measure and describe cognitive reserve & resilience in American Indians. @NIAAging funded. depts.washington.edu/mbwc/news/arti…



As we get older, how do our brains change and how can we protect them? 🧠✨ Join us on June 5 for a free virtual event, "Discovering the Science of the Aging Brain," featuring experts from Allen Institute, UW Memory Brain, and AARP Washington St.. states.aarp.org/washington/fre… BECU