Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

04/03/2026

The AHORA! study, led by the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, is focused on improving the community’s involvement in Alzheimer’s disease research.

🌟 Why This Matters:
This study is looking at the barriers and motivations for participating in research studies, with a goal of increasing representation and developing better treatments for Alzheimer’s and related dementias.

📝 How You Can Help:
If you are 55+, identify as White non-Hispanic or Hispanic/Latino, and live in Indiana, you may qualify to take part in this 25-minute survey!

By participating, you’ll help us understand how social factors impact research engagement in the community.

💸 Incentive: Receive compensation for completing the survey! 🎁

📅 Key Details:
• Survey takes 25 minutes (online or phone)
• You can participate from the comfort of your home
• Your personal information will remain confidential

For more information, or to sign up, contact the study team at iadrc@iu.edu or call 317-963-5500.

Let’s advance Alzheimer’s research together! 💪

04/02/2026

Come visit the IADRC table this weekend at the Marion County Senior Health Expo! The event takes place at the Frederick Douglass Family Center.

Marion County seniors can attend a free health expo this weekend for health screenings, wellness information, and fun activities.

04/02/2026

Register now for Memory University: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

03/31/2026

For Miriam Rodriguez, PhD, a marathon is not just a foot race; it’s a perfect metaphor for her career. As a researcher currently training for her third half-marathon, she knows that both distance running and scientific discovery require a "long game" mindset.

IU researcher and clinical psychologist Miriam Rodriguez is making it her personal mission to redefine caregiving for people with dementia, using the same grit and determination gained from half marathon running. 

03/30/2026

We hope to see you tomorrow!

03/30/2026

On National Doctors' Day, we celebrate the doctor-scientists who lead CLARiTI's mission.

From our national leadership to our clinical sites around the country, these experts work to deepen our understanding of dementia and support people of all backgrounds to get involved in brain research. Thank you for your dedication to our 2,000 participants nationwide!

Learn more about CLARITI: clariti.naccdata.org

03/17/2026

Why do biomarkers matter in Alzheimer’s research?

Biomarkers are biological clues or signs, like specific proteins found in the blood or seen on brain scans, that help doctors detect and track Alzheimer’s disease.

These biological clues allow researchers to identify the disease earlier, even before symptoms appear, leading to more accurate diagnoses and better treatment strategies.

The CLARiTI study uses advanced imaging to find reliable ways to detect Alzheimer’s by looking for two key biomarkers: amyloid (plaques) and tau (tangles). This research is paving the way for future breakthroughs in brain health.

Learn more about biomarkers by visiting https://www.alzdiscovery.org/news-room/blog/alzheimers-biomarkers-explained

03/17/2026

Nearly 1 in 4 American adults provide unpaid care for a loved one. Many of those adults fall into the middle-income bracket, who do not qualify for public benefits to pay for care.

This Friday, Indianapolis attorney Anita Gartland will join us for Memory University to share details on how to get support and how the landscape of caring for a loved one is changing.

Register now: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

03/13/2026

Can we find Alzheimer’s before memory loss even begins? 🧠🔍

A new study from researchers at our center, published in NBM in Biomedicine, has unveiled a powerful "all-in-one" MRI framework designed to spot the disease at its earliest, "preclinical" stage.

By combining different high-tech scanning methods, researchers can now distinguish between the three major signs of early brain decline:
✅ Amyloid Plaques (Protein buildup)
✅ Iron Overload (Stress and vascular damage)
✅ Myelin Loss (Damage to the brain's "wiring")

This precision allows scientists to see exactly how the brain is changing before symptoms appear, paving the way for earlier diagnosis and more effective drug trials.

🔗 Read the full study:

This study investigates the effect of cerebral and vascular (beta-amyloid) Aβ on regional myeloarchitecture and lipid composition in a murine model of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The study highlights t...

03/08/2026

Celebrating Women Advancing Brain Health

Today, we honor the strength, leadership, and impact of women in research and in our communities. From investigators and clinicians to research participants and community advocates, women play a powerful role in shaping the future of Alzheimer’s disease research.

Learn more about how CLARiTI strengthens Alzheimer’s research across the country: https://clariti.naccdata.org/

03/04/2026

Memory University is a free way to advocate for Alzheimer's disease research and education! Don't miss any of our upcoming events. Register now: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

03/03/2026

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Whether you love dancing or not, it is GREAT for your brain health. Exercise as a whole is! Community Advisory Board Member Crystal Shipp shares her love of dancing at our recent Memory University webinar. Don’t miss our next event: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY