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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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Recent News

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Jeffrey Nirschl, MD, PhD, joined the "Open Record" podcast on May 7 — National Brain Donation Awareness Day — to honor brain donors and raise awareness about brain donations' vital role in advancing research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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Nathaniel Chin, MD, appeared on National Public Radio's (NPR) “All Things Considered” to discuss survey results published in the latest Alzheimer's Association annual report, which indicate that an increasing number of people are interested in testing for, diagnosing and treating Alzheimer's disease.
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May is Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to highlight aging trends and reaffirm commitments to serving older adults. Throughout the month, Badger Talks and the Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) will host a series of online and in-person programs across Wisconsin on Alzheimer’s disease and age-related topics, led by experts from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH).
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Dr. Jeff Nirschl recipient of Wisconsin ADRC Developmental Project award
The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is pleased to announce Jeffrey Nirschl, MD, PhD, as its newest Developmental Project awardee, selected for his project, “Developing Robust, Fair, and Scalable AI for Deep Neuropathology Phenotyping in ADRC.”
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Dr. Sterling Johnson addresses the media at a press conference on March 6, 2025
On March 6, Sterling Johnson, PhD, participated in a news conference for the media to discuss the importance of federally funded Alzheimer’s disease research at UW–Madison and its impact on people throughout Wisconsin and nationwide.
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The Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute (WAI) and the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) receive federal funding through the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Stay informed about federal funding changes that impact UW Alzheimer’s disease research programs.