Duke-UNC ADRC

12/08/2025

Advance your career and the future of dementia research.
The Alzheimer’s Association® Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute (AA-ISRI) is an immersive, no-cost opportunity for early career researchers in care interventions and population health to further a career in dementia science and accelerate breakthroughs in the field. Join us in Chicago, USA, August 3-7, 2026, where experts will offer diverse perspectives on ground-breaking research through group sessions and individual mentoring.

Applications are due March 9, 2026. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To learn more and submit an application, visit

The AA-ISRI program helps early career researchers in care interventions & population health launch their careers & accelerate breakthroughs in dementia science.

11/20/2025

AFAR and the McKnight Brain Research Foundation are pleased to announce 2025 McKnight Brain Research Foundation Innovator Awards in Cognitive Aging and Memory Loss Recipient, Leah Acker, MD, PhD, of Duke University, who will research “Inflammatory Hangover and Cognitive Aging.”
Learn more here: https://www.afar.org/news/announcing-afars-2025-mcknight-brain-research-foundation-innovator-awards-in-cognitive-aging-and-memory-loss-recipients

11/07/2025

Funding alert for Duke faculty or trainees as PI!

Ruk K. Board Foundation Award Applications Now Open!
The Ruth K. Broad Foundation, a support corporation of Duke University, has several grant programs for basic research in the neurosciences at Duke.

🔗https://dukeuncadrc.org/news/ruk-k-board-foundation-award-applications-now-open

10/18/2025

AD research highlighted in the UNC SOM 2025 "Art in Science" competition.

“Cracking the Secret Stem Cell Highways Behind Alzheimer’s Disease” was submitted by Chih-Hsuan Hsu and Dr. Sarah Cohen from the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology.

This confocal image reveals the intricate microtubule network within human induced pluripotent stem cells carrying the APOE4 variant, a major genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Immunostaining highlights the “tubulin code” with magenta, cyan, green, and yellow markers, offering a glimpse into how genetic variants shape cellular architecture and function.

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In celebration of University Research Week (October 20–24), the UNC School of Medicine is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 “Art in Science” competition. This year’s theme, “UNC Research is North Carolina,” inspired stunning visual representations of biomedical research that refl...

10/18/2025

2023 REC Scholar Michael Almedia has been awarded the Rebecca Clark Staff Award for Moral Courage for his efforts in training the next generation of biomedical researchers.

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The Rebecca Clark Staff Award for Moral Courage winner is training the next generation of biomedical researchers.

10/16/2025

🧠 New UNC Study Sheds Light on Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have uncovered how Alzheimer’s impacts both memory and mood—two symptoms that profoundly affect patients and families.

The study, led by Dr. Juan Song and published in Neuron, identified two distinct brain circuits in the supramammillary nucleus (SuM) that separately control memory and emotional responses. When these circuits malfunction in Alzheimer’s, patients experience cognitive decline alongside anxiety and depression.

Excitingly, scientists were able to restore memory or mood in Alzheimer’s-model mice by selectively activating these pathways. This breakthrough opens the door to personalized, circuit-based therapies that could improve quality of life by targeting both symptoms at once.

🔗 Read more about this groundbreaking research: https://news.unchealthcare.org/2025/10/study-uncovers-brain-pathways-connected-to-alzheimers-memory-loss-and-mood-changes

A new study published in Neuron, led by Juan Song, PhD, sheds light on how Alzheimer’s disease affects the brain. The findings could lead to new forms of therapy.

10/09/2025

🎃🧠 Pumpkin Power!

Yesterday, some of our amazing Duke/UNC ADRC staff got together to celebrate the season with a little creativity — and a lot of pumpkins! 🍂✨

From spooky to silly, each pumpkin was a reflection of the team’s spirit and imagination. It was a great way to take a break, connect, and enjoy some fall fun together.

Swipe through to see the masterpieces — and let us know which one’s your favorite! 👻🎨

10/08/2025

❗Estudio de salud cognitiva en Parkinso❗

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10/07/2025

❗Cognitive Health study in Parkinson's Disease❗

🧠Do you have Parkinson’s and are 40+?
🔍Help us understand how to prevent thinking and memory issues.
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09/25/2025

Can’t make it to the walk?
You can still support the cause!
Donate or share our team page to spread the word. Every step and share counts. 💜

Support Duke/UNC ADRC Blue Walkers in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Donate today to help them reach their goal.

09/23/2025

Just over a week to go! 💜
Join the Blue Walkers on Oct 4 in Raleigh for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
Let’s show up strong for our participants and caregivers.

Support Duke/UNC ADRC Blue Walkers in the fight to end Alzheimer's. Donate today to help them reach their goal.

09/19/2025

🎥 Watch this special invite from Victoria Huggins, Alzheimer’s Ambassador and former Miss NC! She’s cheering us on for the Oct 4 walk in Raleigh.

This is "ADRC Walk Team Video from Victoria Huggins" by Lindsey Womack on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.