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

  • 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

  • Dr. Sterling Johnson addresses impact of potential cuts to NIH funding at news conference

    On March 6, Sterling Johnson, PhD, participated in a news conference to discuss the importance of federally funded Alzheimer’s disease research at UW–Madison and its impact on people throughout Wisconsin and nationwide.

    March 7, 2025

  • Updates about federal funding and UW Alzheimer’s disease research

    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.

    February 12, 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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