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Our Center supports many types of research on Alzheimer's disease (AD). If you are interested in participating in one of our studies, please call our participant coordinator, Erin Whalen at 617-414-1078. Memory & Aging. We are conducting studies that follow older adults on a yearly basis to see how their memory and other thinking abilities change over time. Such research will allow us to learn more about memory and the aging process, and how best to distinguish "normal aging" from the earliest signs of dementia. Treatment & Prevention. We are actively involved in several clinical trials that will assess the effectiveness of treatments to prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Genetics. Center investigators are conducting nationwide studies to help determine the contribution of genetic risk factors to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and how best to communicate this risk information to family members of people with AD. Another area of interest is studying animal models of Alzheimer's disease, using mice with genetic mutations that cause AD-like symptoms. Caregiving. We have several studies focused on creating and evaluating education and support programs for caregivers of people with Alzheimer's disease. This research addresses topics such as driving and dementia, home safety, and early-stage AD. Brain Imaging. We are part of a nationwide initiative to learn how technologies like magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can best be used in research and clinical practice to assess Alzheimer's disease. Center investigators are also conducting basic science research in many areas, including the biochemistry and neuropathology of Alzheimer's disease. This laboratory research is essential to learning more about the disease process and how to design better treatments for AD. |
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