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.
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.
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.
From now until the end of the Badger Hockey season, a group of generous donors will match every dollar donated to this campaign up to $20,000 in support of the UW Initiative to End Alzheimer's Greatest Needs Fund.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).