Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

Recent Study Identifies 11 Candidate Genetic Variants for Alzheimer’s Disease

Jul 13, 2021, 8:10 AM

A recently published study from University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging researcher Justin Miller, Ph.D., found 11 rare genetic variants spanning 10 genes, including previously unknown variants in two known Alzheimer's disease risk genes.

UK Neuroscience Research Priority Area Brings Diverse Groups Together to Advance Studies

Jun 30, 2021, 7:50 AM

The Research Priority Area supports a "collaborative matrix," bringing together diverse groups of investigators, trainees and research groups from nine different colleges across the university campus.

Diagnosed with Advanced Colorectal Cancer, Young UK Researcher Fights Back

Jun 24, 2021, 7:27 AM

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging researcher and chemistry doctoral student Yueming "Ronnie" Wu fights back against advanced colorectal cancer.

Construction Underway on New Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Memory Clinic

Jun 10, 2021, 8:36 AM

The new clinic is currently under construction at UK HealthCare’s Turfland campus along Harrodsburg Road, with a target occupancy date of November 2021.

UK’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging Prepares for This Year’s 'Memory Sunday'

Jun 9, 2021, 8:09 AM

The day was established to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on the African American community, since their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease is two to three times higher than white Americans.

UK’s Sanders-Brown Researchers Discover Polyamines Prevent Collection of Alzheimer’s Disease Protein

Jun 7, 2021, 8:15 AM

A published study focused on polyamines, molecules produced by our own cells and found in the foods we eat. Polyamine supplementation could boost mitochondrial function and memory as we age.

13th Annual Sanders-Brown 'Mind Matters' Health Fair Taking Place Virtually

Apr 29, 2021, 8:01 AM

The event will focus on brain health and older adult wellbeing and strategies to maximize both. Additionally, presentations will include information relating to life during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

UK Doctor's Need to Help Loved One Inspires New Sanders-Brown Video Series

Apr 27, 2021, 8:07 AM

A multi-disciplinary collaboration led by Dr. Peter Sawaya from the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are in the process of producing a series of videos, aimed at primary caregivers for family members and loved ones living with dementia.

Screen%20Shot%202021-03-16%20at%201.35.02%20PM.png

Sanders-Brown Hosts Discussion & Screening of Documentary Highlighting Robin Williams' Undiagnosed Dementia

Apr 1, 2021, 9:35 AM

The educational film titled, Spark, delves deeper into the disease, its biology, myriad of clinical symptoms and its impact on both the person with LBD and the primary caregiver. A post-screening panel will feature doctors from the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute.

Research Looks at Impact of Patient Sex on Treatment Strategies for Spinal Cord Injuries

Feb 25, 2021, 9:30 AM

A study found that females who express the e4 allele of APOE have a negative response to intermittent hypoxia, indicating that treatment strategies may not be equally effective or beneficial for all individuals.

Subscribe to Sanders-Brown Center on Aging