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Decoding dementia: Sanders-Brown researchers uncover genetic keys

Work by several researchers within UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging was recently published in the prestigious journal Nature Genetics.

8 faculty and 8 graduate students named Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Scholars

In its inaugural year, the Lighthouse Beacon Foundation Endowment has made $160,000 in funds available for distribution, with a priority on research support.

Sanders-Brown’s Greg Jicha to be guest on ‘Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: A KET Forum’

Wayne Tuckson, and panel of medical experts examine the topic of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, discussing the latest on treatments, screenings and resources.

‘UK at the Half’: Enhancing research skills with CURE Summer Fellowship

This “UK at the Half” features two students who were selected as CURE Fellows to develop new knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

MAMMA Alliance supports 4 innovative mobile health projects

The overarching goal of MAMMA is to help researchers successfully integrate mobile technologies into their research methodologies

Bridging gaps: UK researchers apply cancer insights to advance Alzheimer’s therapies

Two new publications from UK researchers highlight critical advancements in Alzheimer's disease research and their intersection with other fields.

UK researchers find Alzheimer’s-like brain changes in long COVID patients

Research from the UK’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging shows evidence that the cognitive impairments observed in long COVID patients share similarities with those seen in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. 

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

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

UK ASCEND to propel community-engaged health equity research

A new project at UK will expand new avenues to develop community-engaged health equity research expertise among early-stage investigators.

CURE Summer Fellowship provides undergrads opportunity to enhance research skills

The fellowship empowers undergraduates to become leaders for their respective communities by providing opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

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