Midlife changes in Alzheimer’s biomarkers may predict dementia
Studying brain scans and cerebrospinal fluid of healthy
adults, scientists have shown that changes in key markers of
Alzheimer’s disease during midlife may help identify those who will
develop dementia years later, according to new research.
Alzheimer’s research, need for funding highlighted during Blunt visit
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., visited the Medical Campus this week to meet with physicians who treat patients with Alzheimer’s disease, and patients and caregivers who live with the debilitating disease every day. Blunt, pictured with physician-scientist Randall J. Bateman, chairs a subcommittee that oversees funding for medical research.
Depression, behavioral changes may precede memory loss in Alzheimer’s
Depression and behavioral changes may occur before memory declines in people who will go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research at the School of Medicine led by senior author Catherine M. Roe, PhD.
Carr becomes first Wolff professor of geriatric medicine
David B. Carr, MD, has been named the inaugural Alan A. and Edith L. Wolff Professor of Geriatric Medicine at the School of Medicine. He is pictured at his installation with Larry J. Shapiro, MD, dean of the School of Medicine, and Victoria J. Fraser, MD, head of the Department of Medicine.
World-renowned Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center named for Charles F. and Joanne Knight
Washington University in St. Louis is recognizing Charles F. and Joanne Knight by naming its world-renowned Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) in their honor.