In an interview with a Wausau television news station, Sterling Johnson, Phd, described how a recent renewal grant from National Institutes of Health (NIH) supports avenues for more strides in research. The funding provides $35 …
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Que Pasa Wisconsin: Dr. Maria Mora Pinzon shares information about lecanemab on Telemundo Wisconsin
Dr. Mora Pinzon spoke to Telemundo Wisconsin about the of Alzheimer’s disease treatment ‘Leqembi’ (lecanemab) on July 14, 2023. The medication was fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on July 6, 2023.
WRAP study receives $35 million renewal grant
The new funding will also enable expansion of the project to identify other causes of cognitive decline and enhance the diversity of the cohort through recruitment of people from communities historically under-represented in research.
UW–Madison Alzheimer’s disease experts participate in dementia friendly events at the Wisconsin Executive Residence
On June 8, 2023, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and First Lady Kathy Evers welcomed people living with dementia and their caregivers, to dementia friendly events at the Governor’s Executive Residence.
Thank you for helping us break the silence on dementia in communities of color
Photos from the 2023 Breaking the Silence community event.
Announcing the IEA Innovation Fund
On behalf of the Initiative to End Alzheimer’s, we are pleased to announce the IEA Innovation Fund, providing project support for researchers at Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute and Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center. The fund was …
Dr. Mora Pinzon appointed to assistant professor
Dr. Mora Pinzon’s work focuses on health services research in dementia care, and improving access to dementia care for Latinx individuals.
Dementia Matters episode discusses lecanemab, the latest Alzheimer’s drug to receive FDA accelerated approval
On a recent episode of the Dementia Matters podcast, host Nathaniel Chin, MD, gives an overview of the new Alzheimer’s treatment Leqembi (lecanemab), and highlights results from the second and third phases of its clinical trials.
Amazing Grace Chorus performs holiday concert
How sweet the sound at a live, in person concert on December 17.
Register today! WAI Annual Update is Nov. 10 – Nov. 11
20th Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias