Representation Makes for Better Science
We congratulate Dr. Fabu Carter on her 10 years of service to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program (ADRC and WRAP together). Her dedication to the work of inclusion has transformed our collective research endeavor. Thank you, Dr. Carter, for all you do.
The ADRC is now offering the UW South Madison Partner Office as an option for study visits outside of the hospital setting, located in the Community Data Collection Project Site at the office in room 119. The building is located at the Village on the Park, 2238 South Park St, Madison WI 53713 across from …
Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment is an educational series that provides individuals with MCI and their care partners with guidance through science based strategies. These strategies empower participants with knowledge they can apply to manage MCI more effectively and navigate challenges with greater confidence and control. Programs are free, open to the public, and …
Dr. Gilda Ennis, PhD, Gleason Lab Scientist gave an oral presentation on research describing the performance of blood-based p-tau217, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), in Black Americans enrolled in the African Americans Fighting Alzheimer’s in Midlife study. These data were presented at the 2024 Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) conference held from October …
Almost 250 people attended a drive-thru resource fair in Madison’s Penn Park on July 31. The event, hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, featured over 15 organizations with info on healthy aging, a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic partnership with Montee Ball, and free catered meals from Chef Yusuf Bin-Rella and TradeRoots Culinary Collective. The …
Adrienne Johnson, PhD, assistant scientist at the University of Wisconsin Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention and a member of the Gleason Lab, was a guest on Dementia Matters, a podcast from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. Dr. Johnson discussed her research on cigarette smoking and risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. She touched …
Transgender and gender nonbinary adults in the United States are more likely to report worsening memory and thinking, functional limitations, and depression compared to cisgender (non-transgender) adults, according to two studies reported today at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) 2021 in Denver and virtually. One of the studies was authored by Nickolas H. Lambrou, PhD, assistant scientist …
Adrienne Johnson, PhD, was awarded a 2021-2021 Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Developmental Projects grant for “ADRD Prevention Messaging to Increase Smoking Cessation Attempts in Older Adults.” Summary of Dr. Johnson’s project: Smoking is a factor that can influence a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). For example, people who …
According to the World Health Organization, 14% of dementia cases worldwide may be caused by smoking. But quitting can help. In a recent news article from the American Heart Association, Gleason Lab member Adrienne Johnson, PhD, shared her expertise in helping older adults quit smoking. The American Heart Association published “Smoking harms the brain, raises …
Eighteen volunteer drivers from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center assisted the Gleason Lab in delivering 220 meals for the 2021 URG Appreciation Event on June 26, 2021. The delicious, culturally specific food was catered by TradeRoots. In addition to the meal, participants received an update from Carey Gleason, PhD, MS, leader of the Wisconsin …