UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's

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Supporting research, education and health equity

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison are working to improve the lives of people affected by this devastating diagnosis. Our cutting-edge science is finding new strategies to slow, delay, and prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms, while specialized education and outreach programs support families and dementia caregivers, improve early diagnosis, and work to reduce health disparities in underserved communities.

Together, we can improve lives and build a future without Alzheimer’s disease — in Wisconsin and beyond.

News

  • UW–Madison research helps launch first FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer’s

    In an advancement for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently granted clearance for an Alzheimer’s disease blood test. Data samples used to evaluate the validity of the test are from research conducted at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

    June 3, 2025

  • Fitz’s on the Lake raises $5,803 for Alzheimer’s disease research at UW

    Fitz’s On The Lake in Lodi, WI, brought the community together on March 16, 2025, for Fitz’s St. Patrick’s Alzheimer’s Fundraiser & Raffle, a heartfelt event dedicated to supporting Alzheimer’s disease research. Led by Mark and Bonnie Obois and their dedicated staff, the event raised an impressive $5,803 to benefit the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s (IEA) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

    March 28, 2025

  • Dr. Bill Stork’s Journey to End Alzheimer’s: Minds Over Mountains

    From June 23 to 29, Bill Stork, DVM, and supporters will bike from Telluride, Colorado, to ascend Pikes Peak in honor of his mother and to support Alzheimer’s disease research happening at UW–Madison. Stork and Cynthia Carlsson, MD, MS, recently appeared on “The Larry Meiller Show” on Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR) to discuss the advances being made by UW's Alzheimer’s disease research program.

    March 13, 2025
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Featured Friends

  • Dr. Todd C. Flynn Scholarship Fund

    Todd C. Flynn, PhD, led a vibrant life as a clinical and forensic psychologist, working with children, adolescents, families, veterans and enlisted folks throughout his career. His family has established a scholarship fund in his name that will help support the IEA Innovation Fund, which provides project funding for researchers from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) and Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute (WAI).

  • Why I support the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s: Ann Brewer

    I am honored to be a member of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s Initiative to End Alzheimer’s Board of Visitors. Many of us on the board, including myself, have personally lived with the devastating effects of a loved one’s journey through this illness.

  • Matt and Linda Lepay

    Matt and Linda Lepay support the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's and share their personal story.

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