📢 The team has developed an AI model for differential diagnosis of dementia using multimodal data, including demographics, medical history, neuropsychological assessments, and neuroimaging. This model achieved a microaveraged AUROC of 0.96 in differentiating dementia etiologies and significantly improved diagnostic accuracy when used alongside clinician assessments. Discover how this innovation can transform dementia care and […]
This year we were fortunate to have an amazing pool of applicants for our Pilot Grant here at the Boston University ADRC! We would love to take this opportunity to thank everyone for applying and to congrats our two winners on winning the Pilot Grant Award! Pilot 27-1 Aytan, Nurgul Title: TDP-43 mis-spliced transcripts associated […]
The Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Ambassador Program is an organization at a local level that works to educate the community about research participation in Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials and studies. These goals will be achieved through education and outreach events in the Boston community and through community memory screenings. Program Expectations/Requirements: At least […]
Researchers have developed a computer algorithm based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) that can accurately predict the risk for and diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using a combination of brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), testing to measure cognitive impairment, along with data on age and gender. Click HERE to read more!
BU CTE expert Ann McKee receives $10 million grant for comprehensive study of how repetitive head impacts, traumatic brain injuries contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Click HERE to read more!
Contributed by ADC ORE Core Leaders at Oregon Health Sciences University We are addressing this to all the family members and friends who provide care for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and similar dementias. The care you provide is always vital to the quality of life and well-being of that person. The Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) […]
Reverend Al Sharpton lost his mother Ada to #Alzheimers disease. Today, Reverend Sharpton is a vocal advocate for clinical trial participation to find treatments for Alzheimer’s. Who inspired you to become a clinical trial volunteer? Watch Reverend Sharpton’s story
Excellent read by Andrew E. Budson, MD on his Psychology Today blog! He discusses why behavior deteriorates in dementia! Check it out! Click here to read more!