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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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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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Snowy day with sunshine peeking through the trees, UW crest on a red flag
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.
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Headshot of Dr. Beth Fields, Wisconsin Idea Spotlight: Innovations in Aging Care, February 26, 2025, Fluno Center, Madison
Beth Fields, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, will be the guest presenter for Wisconsin Idea Spotlight: Innovations in Aging Care. She will highlight three innovative programs supporting aging adults: equine therapy for individuals with dementia, tools to help people age safely in their homes, and efforts to improve care coordination for dementia patients within a hospital setting.
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A headshot of Dr. Natascha Merten next to text reading "Dr. Natascha Merten awarded Vilas Early-Career Investigator Award"
Natascha Merten, PhD, MS, has been awarded the Vilas Early-Career Investigator Award, which is given within the first ten years of a faculty member's career for research and teaching excellence.
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Headshot of Dr. Fabu Carter, text that reads the news headline, "Dr. Fabu Carter celebrates 10 years of service," and the UW crest in white
Fabu Carter, PhD, senior outreach program manager for the Inclusion of Under-Represented Groups Core with the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP), and the African Americans Fighting Alzheimer's Disease in Mid-Life (AA-FAIM) study, recently celebrated 10 years of service at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
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Headshot of Dr. Nathaniel Chin with five circles featuring images of people participating in activities
Nathaniel Chin, MD, weighed in on a recent study that determined the number of Americans who will develop dementia is estimated to double by 2060 and shared steps in his daily routine to lower his own risk of dementia.