KU Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

02/06/2026

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer’s?

We’re looking for diagnosed individuals ages 50–80 to join a paid research study at the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center that uses your sense of smell to help detect dementia earlier.

Click the link to learn more and join today! →

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02/06/2026

What an epic showdown at our office Olympics! 🏅🔥 Huge congrats to this year’s medalists and a big thank you to Rachel Ruiz, Iri Torres, and Reagan Smith for organizing such a fun and competitive event for everyone.

🥇 Gold Team: Rachel B, Melissa, Reanna, Tanner & Rafa
🥈 Silver Team: William, Reagan, Keri, Madison M & Ellen
🥉 Bronze Team: Becca, Amanda, Ally, Julie & Jane

The games may be over here, but the real Olympics kick off with the Opening Ceremony this Friday, February 6 — don’t forget to tune in and keep the competitive spirit going! 🎉🏆

02/04/2026

📅 Please join us TOMORROW, February 5, at 2:00 pm Central Time for the Weekly Webinar featuring Jeffrey Burns, MD!

Considering an Alzheimer’s clinical trial but not sure what to expect? This week’s Weekly Webinar features Dr. Jeffrey Burns, co-director of the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, who will walk through the clinical trial process with clarity and compassion — from first questions to what happens after a study ends. He’ll cover why trials matter, who may be eligible, and what participation looks like, including screening, study visits, trial phases, placebo and blinding, as well as safety, costs, compensation, and the role of study partners. Whether you’re exploring research for yourself, a loved one, or simply want to better understand how studies shape future care, this session offers practical, transparent insight grounded in real-world experience.

🔗 To access this insightful Zoom webinar, click the link on Thursday: https://kuadrc.org/WeeklyWebinarRoom. Can't make it live? Catch the replays on our YouTube Channel.

01/30/2026

Big news from the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating Andrew Aschenbrenner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the KU ADRC, on receiving an award to lead an important new research study focused on safety monitoring during Alzheimer’s treatment.

Some newer anti-amyloid therapies are associated with possible side effects that can affect the brain. Dr. Aschenbrenner’s study, called CoMTAD, is working to develop and study a brief smartphone-based memory and thinking assessment that participants can complete from home. The goal of this research is to better understand how remote cognitive tools may help clinicians monitor for changes during treatment without requiring as many in-clinic visits.

We’re proud to see KU ADRC researchers advancing tools that aim to support patient safety and expand what’s possible in Alzheimer’s care and research. 💜

01/29/2026

Cheer on amazing performers and support our community at the BE BOLD Talent Show! Feb 28—RSVP today 👇
https://kuadrc.org/talentshow

✨CHIP-ID’s BE BOLD Talent Show is taking the stage! ✨

Celebrate talent, creativity, and inclusion at CHIP-ID’s BE BOLD Talent Show!

Come cheer on amazing performers, celebrate inclusion, and support our community. 💙

Share this post, scan the QR code, or follow the link to register your attendance! https://kuadrc.org/talentshow

01/28/2026

📅 Please join us on Thursday, January 29, at 2:00 pm Central Time for the Weekly Webinar featuring Kelly G Loeb and the work of Joo Lee PhD, MT-BC!

Music has a powerful way of reaching us — even when memory changes. 💜 This week’s webinar highlights Shine Your Light, a dementia choir program that uses music therapy to support memory, mood, and meaningful connection for individuals living with memory challenges and their care partners. A partnership between the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and the UMKC Conservatory, this joyful program incorporates familiar songs, breathing and vocal exercises, gentle movement, and shared participation to foster expression and social connection — no musical experience required. Join us to learn how board-certified music therapist Sun Joo Lee, PhD, MT-BC, uses music to support the whole person and how you or someone you care for can get involved.

🔗 To access this insightful Zoom webinar, click the link on Thursday: https://kuadrc.org/WeeklyWebinarRoom. Can't make it live? Catch the replays on our YouTube Channel.

01/08/2026

🚨 FINAL CALL FOR TALENT! 🚨

BE BOLD Intellectual Disabilities Talent Showcase needs YOUR creativity! Artists & performers with intellectual disabilities:

Submit your artwork or talent by TOMORROW, Jan 9!
Event: Feb 28, 2026 | Kansas City
Enter now 👉 kuadrc.org/bold-talentform

Share to spread the word!

01/05/2026

📅 Please join us on Thursday, January 8, at 2:00 pm Central Time for the Weekly Webinar featuring Kirsten Goodwin!

As we begin a new year, this week’s KU ADRC Weekly Webinar reflects on a powerful milestone—120 years since Alzheimer’s disease was first described. Join Community Engagement Coordinator Kelly G. Loeb for a global look at how Alzheimer’s has been understood and addressed around the world, how awareness, research, and care have evolved, and why compassion, community, and early conversations still matter. This session offers perspective, hope, and reassurance for caregivers, individuals experiencing cognitive change, and anyone interested in the global story of Alzheimer’s disease.

🔗 To access this insightful Zoom webinar, click the link on Thursday: https://kuadrc.org/WeeklyWebinarRoom. Can't make it live? Catch the replays on our YouTube Channel.

12/25/2025

🌟 Happy Holidays from the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center! 🌟

As we wrap up another year of groundbreaking research, compassionate care, and community support in the fight against Alzheimer’s, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible participants, families, partners, and team.

We wish you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, peace, warmth, and cherished moments together.

🎄 Holiday Hours Reminder:

The KU ADRC will be closed from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day. We’ll reopen on Thursday, January 2nd, ready to continue our mission to protect brain health and advance toward a future without Alzheimer’s.

From all of us at KU ADRC – Happy Holidays! 💙

12/19/2025

🥞 Breakfast is better with a little science!

Our ADRC supervisors hosted our annual breakfast—complete with pastries, casseroles, and pancakes flipped by none other than Drs. Burns and Swerdlow. Thanks to all of our wonderful staff who joined us!

12/17/2025

The holiday season can be stressful, especially for caregivers — but you are not alone. CuidaTEXT offers free text-message support for Latino caregivers of loved
ones with dementia.

📱 Text “CuidaTEXT” to 913-363-2211 to learn more.

12/16/2025

In 2019, a dedicated group of primary care physicians partnered with the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center to launch the Cognitive Care Network (CCN)—an effort to address gaps in support for individuals and families facing cognitive concerns. Today, CCN social workers work alongside clinics to provide education, emotional support, and resources that help families navigate a dementia diagnosis.

🌟 We are proud to welcome Girard Medical Center – Fort Scott Clinic as our new CCN partner!

By joining the CCN, the clinic is strengthening its commitment to early detection and ensuring families receive the follow-up support they need. CCN staff member Amy Yeager, LMSW, will visit the clinic monthly to provide compassionate continuity of care.

We are thrilled to have them on board!