KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

Congratulations to Andrew Aschenbrenner, Ph.D., on receiving an award to lead the CoMTAD study! This research is exploring a smartphone-based cognitive assessment to help safety monitoring during Alzheimer’s treatment with a focus on remote access and patient-centered research

Now accepting applications! The KU ADRC Brain Health Fellowship offers APPs 6 months of paid training in diagnosing & treating Alzheimer’s and related disorders. Apply by July 1: kuadrc.org/fellow-app

👏 Congrats to Dr. Christina Hoffman on receiving VA grant to address health disparities in rural communities! Dr. Eric Vidoni of the KU ADRC is one of her primary mentors and co-researchers on this important work. Read more: kuadrc.org/43lHJE7

The RFA for our 2026 Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology Fellowship is open! The deadline to register is November 29! If you’re eager to deepen your expertise and contribute to groundbreaking research, we encourage you to apply at the link below ⬇ kuadrc.org/ClinicalFellows

Dr. Sandra Billinger, KU ADRC’s Professor and Vice Chair for Stroke Translational Research, is featured in WomenWorld Magazine for her contributions to stroke recovery. Read more about her impact on stroke rehabilitation and brain health here: kuadrc.org/4fkArUx

Join us Wednesday, October 16, for a 2-day virtual event where Dr. Jeffrey Burns and leading experts will dive into the new era of Alzheimer’s. 🗓️ Wednesday, October 16 ⏰ 1:30 PM ET 👉 Register now: kuadrc.org/4dO3S07

Tun in this Friday, July 26th at 7:00 PM on KMBC 9 News to watch Dr. Swerdlow from the KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center! Don't miss his segment on the latest advancements in Alzheimer's research. Here’s a sneak peek from an earlier news clip! kuadrc.org/3y3w2p5

We're thrilled to celebrate the achievements of Alex Gabrielli, PhD, during his time with the Brain Health Training Program at KU ADRC! Alex recently defended his PhD and is now resuming his Medical School training. We're proud of you, Alex, and grateful for your contributions!

A special thank you to Dr. Amy Kind, Associate Dean at the UW School of Medicine, for such an incredible presentation last week. Her lecture on April 19th was sponsored by the Bohan Visiting Professor Program and co-sponsored by KU ADRC, Biostats, and Population Health.

The deadline for applications is November 15th, 2023. Apply Now! We are excited to announce the Brain Health Training Program’s call for Postdoctoral Fellowship applications. This a funding opportunity for Postdoctoral fellows in brain health. bit.ly/BHTP-Registrat…

kuadrc.org/ClinicalFellows We are excited to announce the Brain Health Training Program’s call for Postdoctoral Fellowship applications. This a funding opportunity for Postdoctoral fellows in brain health. The deadline for applications is November 30, 2023.

Congratulations to Dr. Brian Helsel! Promoted to faculty as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology with the KU ADRC. Dr. Helsel is focused on how physical activity influences the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in individuals with Down syndrome.

Grateful we could celebrate with @ElCentroInc and the incomparable Irene Caudillo last night. We're thankful for our amazing partners that put community first, and we look forward to another decade of great work together. Felicidades Irene, Erica, and the whole team!

Excited to share my new publication with ⁦@evidoni5⁩ and Dr. Saria Lofton focused on older African Americans perception of neurovascular clinical trials #adrd #photovoice #communityengagement #qualitative nia.nih.gov/research/alzhe…

@KUALZ's AEROBIC study is working to understand how our brain uses energy and how those energy changes may contribute to brain health. We are looking for cognitively impaired individuals, age 60+. To learn more, visit bit.ly/KUADRC_Aerobic or call 913.588.0555 option 1.

Congratulations to @KUALZ's Dr. Heather Wilkins for her RO1 Award for which she was recognized at a recent Alzheimer’s Association AWARE Luncheon. It’s a five-year grant to study the function of amyloid precursor protein (APP) in cell’s energy levels.

"Rural Kansans who thought they were just too far away from where medical research happens might be pleasantly surprised with the changes taking place at the Center for Clinical Research at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita." kumc.edu/about/news/new…

A partnership between KU School of Medicine-Wichita and one of the city’s largest memory care providers is helping the school expand its research and community outreach surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. kumc.edu/school-of-medi…

Dr. Jaime Perales Puchalt and Kelly G. Loeb represented @KUALZ at last week's @alzwichita's Memory Gala. Held in a beautiful art museum, featuring an excellent immersive listening experience with people with dementia and their caregivers telling their stories.

Great to see former @KUALZ @Sandy_REACHLab postdoc @JA_Palmer_ presenting her amazing work at #ADRC Spring mtng. Can't wait to see what comes next at @UMNews.