Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

2026 Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Mind Matters Health Summit

May 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

On Monday, May 18, Sanders-Brown will host its 18th annual Mind Matters Health Summit at Fasig-Tipton, bringing cutting-edge research and expert guidance directly to the community in a new venue known for its deep ties to the horse industry. With its “Saddle Up for Brain Health” theme, this year’s summit blends the spirit of Kentucky with the latest in healthy aging — creating an accessible, engaging experience for adults ages 55 and older.

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A legacy of learning: Sanders-Brown summit brings brain health expertise to the community

Apr 22, 2026, 7:35 AM

May 18, Sanders-Brown will host its 18th annual Mind Matters Health Summit, bringing cutting-edge research and expert guidance directly to the community.

UK contributes to global study showing where people live may impact how the brain ages

Apr 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

A recent study, including research from UK, shows that brain health is shaped not only by biology and individual choices, but also by the broader environments people live in

‘Ripple Effect’: TEDxUKY returns April 19

Apr 13, 2026, 7:39 AM

The University of Kentucky will host the 2026 TEDxUKY event 2-6 p.m. Sunday, April 19.

'Behind the Blue': The science of March Madness

Mar 19, 2026, 7:29 AM

On this episode of 'Behind the Blue,' we talk with experts at UK in social work, neurology, aging and sociology studying the kinds of unique moments March Madness brings into focus.

UK study finds blood clues to serious side effects of new Alzheimer’s drug

Mar 9, 2026, 7:10 AM

A UK study reveals a distinct immune “fingerprint” in the blood of patients who develop amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA) after Alzheimer's treatment with lecanemab.

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UK researchers discover brain’s energy ‘hijacked’ by Alzheimer’s protein

Mar 3, 2026, 7:51 AM

Scientists at UK have uncovered a new reason why people with Alzheimer’s disease often struggle with sleep, long before memory loss begins.

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Sanders-Brown researcher honored at annual ‘We Back Pat’ basketball game

Feb 26, 2026, 7:15 AM

Pete Nelson was recognized for his groundbreaking work in discovering a new form of dementia at the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging.

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UK study: ‘Person-centered care’ improves lives of dementia residents, caregivers

Feb 10, 2026, 7:51 AM

Researchers from the UK College of Fine Arts and the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging investigated how complementary and supportive care programs affect life in four different Kentucky care facilities.

College of Medicine Health Disparities Research Training Fellowship announces 2026 fellows

Feb 6, 2026, 7:51 AM

Two UK College of Medicine students, Carlie Arlinghaus and Riya Patel, have been chosen for the Health Disparities Research Training Fellowship.

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