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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.

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Headshot of Dr. Fabu Carter, text that reads the news headline, "Dr. Fabu Carter celebrates 10 years of service," and the UW crest in white
Fabu Carter, PhD, senior outreach program manager for the Inclusion of Under-Represented Groups Core with the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP), and the African Americans Fighting Alzheimer's Disease in Mid-Life (AA-FAIM) study, recently celebrated 10 years of service at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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Headshot of Dr. Nathaniel Chin with five circles featuring images of people participating in activities
Nathaniel Chin, MD, weighed in on a recent study that determined the number of Americans who will develop dementia is estimated to double by 2060 and shared steps in his daily routine to lower his own risk of dementia.
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The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is now accepting Letters of Intent (LOI) for the Developmental Project Award to support a feasibility study targeting Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) research. DEADLINE EXTENDED: The LOI deadline is at 11:59 p.m. CT on January 17, 2025.
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A photo of Dr. Nathaniel Chin smiling in a santa hat next to the "Dementia Matters" podcast logo
Dementia Matters released 22 episodes with 21 guests from the world of Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving research during 2024. Find out which episodes listeners enjoyed most this year!
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Photo of Dr. Barb Bendlin to the right of the UW crest, text that reads, "Dr. Barb Bendlin to present in 2025 Microbiome Mini-Series" and the Crossroad of Ideas logo
In early 2025, Barb Bendlin, PhD, will be a featured speaker as part of Crossroads of Ideas, a free public lecture series that addresses topics that matter to our community and are the subject of research at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The talk is part of an exciting three-part mini-series focused on the gut-brain superhighway.
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Amid the hustle and bustle and holiday cheer, year-end seasonal celebrations can pose unique stressors and demands for people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, as well as their caregivers. Review the list of resources to help navigate the holidays.