ADRC News

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is accepting applications for its new Alzheimer’s Disease Developmental Projects awards, which offer up to $150,000 to support feasibility studies targeting research in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

A multi-site research team from the University of California, Irvine, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Wake Forest University has discovered that brain inflammation may link Alzheimer’s disease risk with sleep disturbance.

Dr. Nathaniel Chin, MD, was recently interviewed for a behind-the-scenes look at his personal life and discussed what led him to a career in geriatric medicine focusing on Alzheimer’s disease.

Last month was Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to Alzheimer’s disease, highlight advances in research and share resources to support people affected by the disease. Throughout the month, Badger Talks held a series of programs about brain health, the challenges of caregiving and the latest discoveries made from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) by researchers from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. 

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Nathaniel Chin, MD, was quoted in a recent story about an association between visual impairment and cognitive decline.

Investigators from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center received funding from the National Institute on Aging to develop a culturally appropriate dementia evaluation toolkit with the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin.

Tobey Betthauser, PhD, was recently elected to a four-year position on the executive committee of the Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment (ISTAART) Neuroimaging Professional Interest Area (PIA).

Manish Shah, MD, MPH, received the Pioneer Award from the Academy of Geriatric Emergency Medicine (AGEM) in recognition of his significant contributions to establishing and advancing the field of geriatric emergency medicine.

Nathaniel Chin, MD, received the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association Professional Award at the 36th Annual Wisconsin State Conference, May 2-3, 2022. 

The Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center hosted its annual Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research Day on April 5, 2022, at the Discovery Building on the UW–Madison campus and virtually.