Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

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

02/27/2026

Clinical leader Jared Brosch, MD explains what it is like becoming a new participant in Alzheimer's disease research. Learn more: https://medicine.iu.edu/research-centers/alzheimers/research-participation/visit

02/26/2026

$230 million invested. 2,200+ jobs supported. $627 million in economic impact across Indiana.

In 2025, the IU School of Medicine ranked No. 15 among public medical schools in NIH funding.

Discovery that drives cures and strengthens Indiana’s economy.

Read more: https://medicine.iu.edu/news/2026/02/2026-nih-funding-ranking

02/24/2026

Great insight about the importance of getting outdoors for physical activity! Don't miss our next Memory University event on March 20! Register for free now: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

02/17/2026

Is your family member or loved one living with younger-onset dementia? Join us online on March 7 for the LEADS Family Meeting for a day of connection, learning and inspiration. This unique event will give you the opportunity to:

💬 Foster meaningful conversations
💜 Share personal experiences
🧠 Get direct access to experts
🔬 Learn about the Longitudinal Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Study (LEADS)

After the meeting, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in virtual support sessions. Read more and register for free today: bit.ly/4rdq9vn.

02/13/2026

Meet Crystal Shipp.

A strong voice in our center's Community Advisory Board, Shipp got involved after her mother's dementia diagnosis.

She will be a panelist on Feb. 20 at our first Memory University event of 2026.

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

02/11/2026

Join us on Friday!

02/11/2026

FREE, VIRTUAL EVENT: Unlock the Secrets to Healthy Aging: Join us on Zoom on Feb. 20 as Dr. Becca Lassell shares how spending time outdoors can boost cognitive health, support healthy aging, and reduce memory loss risk! Register Now: https://redcap.uits.iu.edu/surveys/?s=L9TJ78KDMHCLPRJY

02/11/2026

NIH-funded effort finds positive outcomes with strategies that engaged mostly unconscious, rather than conscious, thinking.