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New diagnostic criteria for LATE dementia offers hope for improved dementia care

Researchers at the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are at the forefront of advancing dementia research with groundbreaking work on a condition known as LATE.

Easing agitation and fear: UK researchers study cannabis for late-stage dementia

Researchers at UK are part of a groundbreaking clinical trial exploring the use of medical marijuana in managing symptoms of late-stage dementia.

UK study links key nutrients to reducing brain iron buildup

Researchers at UK have found that incorporating specific nutrients into a regular diet may reduce iron buildup in the brain — a factor associated with cognitive decline in normal aging.

Neuroscience and pharmacology research raises recent UK grad's interest in medicine

Recent UK graduate Elaf Ghoneim aspires to pursue a career in medicine, where she hopes to make a meaningful impact in her community.

New award advances Sanders-Brown director’s research on inflammation’s role in Alzheimer’s

Linda Van Eldik recently received a three-year, $300,000 award from the BrightFocus Foundation to support her research project on how specific brain cells may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.

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.

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.

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.