Wisconsin Medicine just launched an exciting new initiative that will help support the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s (which supports work being done by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Institute). Get involved! Please consider becoming a “Community Champion” by creating a Classy fundraising page that supports the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s through this campaign (similar to a GoFundMe page). Then, share it with your personal network.
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Watch “Determined: Fighting Alzheimer’s” on NOVA
The independent film “Determined: Fighting Alzheimer’s” premiered on the PBS science series NOVA on April 8, 2022, and is now available to watch online for free. The documentary is about the search for a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and follows three participants from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention (WRAP) and includes interviews with scientists from University of Wisconsin–Madison Alzheimer’s disease research programs.
Dr. Art Walaszek to present keynote speech at Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin State Conference
Art Walaszek, MD, is a keynote speaker at the 36th annual Alzheimer’s Association Wisconsin state conference, held virtually May 2 -3, 2022. Dr. Walaszek will present on the care of older adults with chronic mental …
United Community Center to expand dementia care services for Latinos
Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, discussed cultural implications of dementia care for Latinos in Wisconsin in a recent interview with Milwaukee’s NPR.
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.
Dr. Cynthia Carlsson selected as Chair of the federal Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and Services
Dr. Cynthia Carlsson will serve as the next chair of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care and Services.
Save the Date! Memories Matter Livestream
Wednesday, October 20, 7 p.m. — Join us online for a panel discussion with Dr. Sanjay Asthana, Dr. Nathaniel Chin, Dr. Carey Gleason, Gina Green-Harris, Dr. Cynthia Carlsson and Dr. Sterling Johnson, as they highlight some of the latest advancements happening at UW–Madison to help protect memories and ultimately find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease.
Aducanumab Q & A
Experts from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health recently shared insight and answered audience questions about aducanumab (marketed as Aduhelm) via a Facebook Live presentation. Learn how this new treatment for …
News for Memorable Friends
Learn more about the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s from past editions of our enewsletter, Memorable Friends.
Langdon Club Annual Social benefits UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s
Thanks to a generous donor, every dollar generated at this year’s Langdon Club Annual Social will be matched and contributed directly to the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer’s. Event date: August 27, 7 p.m. to …