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Clinical trials make discovery happen at UK

May 20, 2025, 7:20 AM

At the University of Kentucky, clinical trials are essential to providing the most advanced care to our patients and communities.

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Research Advancing Kentucky: Supporting healthy aging at home

May 16, 2025, 8:50 AM

With NIH support, Elizabeth Rhodes is helping older adults with cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease to remaining safely and comfortably in their own homes.

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Research Advancing Kentucky: Transforming aging and brain health

May 2, 2025, 9:10 AM

With NIH support, Linda Van Eldik shares the importance of aging and dementia research at the Sander-Brown Center on Aging and UK's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

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Research Advancing Kentucky: Preserving the golden years

Apr 28, 2025, 7:14 AM

With NIH support, prominent dementia expert Greg Jicha’s work spans clinical trials, biomarker development and innovative approaches for early detection and treatment.

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UK researcher selected to work with Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Nigeria

Apr 4, 2025, 7:29 AM

Darlingtina K. Esiaka has been awarded a fellowship by the Carnegie African Diaspora Fellowship Program to work with the Research Center for Ageing Cognition and Psychological Health in Nigeria.

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‘UK at the Half:’ UK Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Sanders-Brown celebrating 40 years

Mar 13, 2025, 8:03 AM

In this “UK at the Half,” hear from Linda Van Eldik, Ph.D., the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging’s director, who credits much of its success to community volunteers who participate in clinical trials, providing invaluable data to help scientists understand brain aging.

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‘Behind the Blue’: Celebrating 40 years of Sanders-Brown’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Feb 3, 2025, 7:23 AM

The UK Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is celebrating 40 years of research and community impact.

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Registration open for 14th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia

Aug 29, 2024, 7:28 AM

The 14th annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia is set for Sept. 27-28.

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Sanders-Brown Center on Aging launches innovative Brain Health Activities program

Aug 2, 2024, 7:52 AM

The Brain Health Activities program offers a variety of resources designed to enhance brain health and quality of life for those affected by dementia and their caregivers.

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Sanders-Brown research shows clear connection between socialization, enrichment and brain health

Jul 25, 2024, 7:38 AM

Researchers from UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are some of the first to show socialization and enrichment are good for aging brains.

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