Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), University of Washington

Welcome

The UW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is one of 33 research resource centers funded by the National Institute on Aging. ADRCs are major sources of discovery into the nature of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and into the development of more effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis, care, and therapy. The UW ADRC contributes to the development of shared resources that support dementia-relevant research, and coordinates research efforts with other NIH-funded programs and investigators. UW ADRC resources are designed to facilitate and empower related research efforts at UW.

The ADRC links the Seattle community with information and opportunities to participate in clinical trials and studies of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Our outreach team is influential in promoting strengths-based reframing of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia-friendly communities, and they organize and promote educational talks and events and research seminars. We support outreach and culturally adapted Alzheimer’s disease programs for Hispanic/Latino communities and Indigenous communities and clinics. The ADRC is closely affiliated with the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center clinic and Memory Hub community center. Join us!

Director: Dr. Thomas J. Grabowski, MD
Program Manager: Annika Noreen, PhD, PMP

Announcements

Request for Proposals: 2025-2026 Development Projects

September 05, 2024 — The UW ADRC seeks proposals for Development Projects that advance our understanding, diagnosis, and/or treatment of AD/ADRD. Development Projects that leverage the central UW ADRC theme of biological heterogeneity and/or UW ADRC resources are preferred. Applications are welcome from investigators at levels ranging from postdoctoral fellows to full professors.


Summer/Fall 2024 Issue of Dimensions

August 28, 2024 — The newest issue of Dimensions features a spotlight on Dr. Swati Rane Levendovszky's work on understanding the role of vascular disease in Alzheimer's disease using brain imaging.


Spring/Summer 2024 ADRC Community Newsletter

June 19, 2024 — We've been busy in your community! ¡Hemos estado ocupados en su comunidad!


Announcing the 2024-2025 ADRC Development Project awardees

February 07, 2024 — Awardees include Jeanne Gallée, PhD, CCC-SLP, Gregory del Zoppo, MD, Nicole Liachko, PhD, and Briana Meyer, PhD. Learn more at the link.

Upcoming Research Events

ADRC Seminar Series: Andy Hoofnagle, MD PhD, Professor, UW Lab Medicine

  Monday, October 14, 2024   12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Presenter: Andy Hoofnagle, MD PhD, Professor, UW Lab Medicine

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ADRC Seminar Series: Lynn Bekris, PhD, Cleveland Clinic

  Monday, December 9, 2024   12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Presenter: Lynn Bekris, PhD, Cleveland Clinic

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