Welcome

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center supports researchers in their pursuit of answers that will lead to improved diagnosis and care for patients while, at the same time, focusing on the program’s long-term goal — finding a way to prevent and effectively treat Alzheimer’s disease.

Learn more

Recent News

Image
Seasonal fall scene of a grassy field and several trees turning color, two speech bubbles above the Badger Talks logo
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to bring awareness to caregivers' commitment, compassion and courage in tending to the needs of those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Throughout the month, Badger Talks will hold a series of programs about caregiving and related topics with UW–Madison experts.
Image
A hockey puck with the UW-Madison Athletics 'W' logo on it
Goals scored by the Wisconsin men’s and women’s hockey teams this year will not only help them win more games, but will also help raise money to support important Alzheimer’s research and treatment at the University of Wisconsin.
Image
Dr. Sterling Johnson standing with a CLARiTI study participant
Research participants have begun volunteering for brain scans at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for a national study on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias called Clarity in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research Through Imaging, or CLARiTI.
Image
Graphic image to promote the Dementia Matters podcast episodes taking a closer look at preclinical Alzheimer's disease
Reisa Sperling, MD, recently joined host Nathaniel Chin, MD, on the 'Dementia Matters' podcast for a two-part series covering her research detecting and treating Alzheimer’s disease at the earliest possible stage.
Image
A graphic of Dr. Art Walaszek presenting at the Fall Community Conversation.
On Tuesday, September 10, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) will present the 2024 Fall Community Conversation: The Impact of Social Connections on Brain Health. Free and open to all, the event will provide information to help people stay connected, improve brain health, support memory and live healthier, happier lives.
Image
Community-Clinical Linkages to Promote Brain Health graphic with white text on a purple background
Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, helped develop a newly released toolkit with support from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and others.