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Groundbreaking AHEAD study recruiting participants ages 55 and older

WAI Director Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, leads the AHEAD study.

Dr. Mora Pinzon contributes to Spanish language BrainGuide

Thank you NBC15 for featuring the guide and Dr. Mora Pinzon's contributions.

Dr. Walaszek interviewed on WPR about Alzheimer’s drug aducanumab

Art Walaszek, MD, public health leader for WAI, was a guest on WPR to discuss the Alzheimer's disease drug aducanumab and its approval by the FDA.

FDA approves aducanumab for Alzheimer’s disease treatment

On June 7, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug aducanumab for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Read a breakdown on what this means for people living with Alzheimer's disease and family caregivers.

WAI Regional Milwaukee office and Dr. Norris featured in MKE Lifestyle magazine

Thank you MKE Lifestyle for a feature article about WAI Regional Milwaukee Office and their work addressing Alzheimer's disease and dementia in the Milwaukee community.

Dr. Mora Pinzon presents at US Against Alzheimer’s event

Watch a recording from COVID-19 and Brain Health: Advancing Equity for Caregivers and Community event

Welcome WAI Administrator Sarah Klein

Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute (WAI) is excited to welcome Sarah Klein in her new role as WAI administrator.

Gina Green Harris featured on Super Aging podcast

Harris joined the program to discuss health disparities and dementia and strategies for change.

Breaking the Silence on dementia in communities of color

The 7th annual Breaking The Silence event welcomed more than 200 attendees on April 15, meeting for the first time virtually.

Dr. Carlsson to present keynote speech at CTAD conference

The Clinical Trails on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) conference is November 9 - 12, 2021