News from the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's
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, 2025Winter 2024/25 News for Memorable Friends
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.
December 5, 2024UW 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.
October 26, 2024Volunteers 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.
October 21, 2024Hackers & 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.
August 15, 2024IEA 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.
July 31, 20242024 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.
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Events
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UW Now in Naples: Leading the Way on Alzheimer’s Research @ 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm The Ritz-Carlton Naples-Tiburón, 2600 Tiburón Drive, Naples, FL 34109 Learn more and register
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Mar16
Fitz's St. Patrick's Alzheimer's Fundraiser & Raffle @ 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Fitz's on The Lake, W11602 Hwy V, Lodi, WI 53555 Fitz's on The Lake website
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