Dive into the winter 2024/25 edition of the IEA’s News for Memorable Friends e-newsletter to learn about the latest in Alzheimer’s disease research updates, upcoming events, helpful resources and much more.
News
UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s drops the puck on fundraising campaign with Badgers hockey teams, iHeart Media
Goals scored by the Wisconsin men’s and women’s hockey teams this year will not only help them win more games, but will also help raise money to support important Alzheimer’s research and treatment at the University of Wisconsin.
Volunteers begin brain scans at UW–Madison for nationwide Alzheimer’s disease study
Research participants have begun volunteering for brain scans at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for a national study on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias called Clarity in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Research Through Imaging, or CLARiTI.
Hackers & Slackers golf outing exceeds fundraising goal
The UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s (IEA) and hosts Brock and Teresa Ryan of the IEA Board of Visitors celebrate the remarkable success of their annual Hackers & Slackers golf outing. Held in July at Bishops Bay Country Club in Middleton, this year’s event raised an impressive $112,000, surpassing its fundraising goal. The funds will support the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s Research Fund, with a special dedication to Teresa’s mother.
IEA Innovation fund announces first round of funding in support of UW–Madison Alzheimer’s disease research programs
We are honored and excited to announce the awardees of the IEA Innovation Fund’s first funding cycle which was launched in 2023 to provide direct seed funding to Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute (WAI) and University of Wisconsin Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology PIs, staff and program teams.
2024 Shamrock Shuffle boosts Alzheimer’s research funding
On March 16, the Anchor Bay Bar and Grill in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, hosted its 2024 Shamrock Shuffle, raising $16,750 for the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s (IEA). Their commitment to the IEA not only helps advance scientific understanding and treatment of Alzheimer’s but also brings hope to countless loved ones affected by this challenging condition.
Remember Me Red Run raises $17,000 for UW IEA
The 6th annual Remember Me Red Run, held on May 11 at Bailey’s Run Vineyard & Winery in beautiful New Glarus, was a tremendous success, raising $17,000 for the Remember Me Red Fund to benefit the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s (IEA).
We’re hiring! The IEA seeks an associate director of development
The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA), the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a development professional to support the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s (IEA).
Community comes together: Fitz’s raises $7,200 for UW IEA
The UW IEA is grateful for Fitz’s On The Lake and Mark and Bonnie Obois for their unwavering commitment to advancing Alzheimer’s disease research and awareness.
Dr. Sanjay Asthana and Dean Robert Golden publish Wisconsin ADRC accomplishments in Wisconsin Medical Journal
Sanjay Asthana, MD, founding director of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC), and Robert Golden, MD, Dean of the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, recently published accomplishments and notable discoveries of the Wisconsin ADRC in the Wisconsin Medical Journal.