Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

Sanders-Brown study: Long-read RNA sequencing reveals key gene expressions in Alzheimer’s disease

Jun 6, 2024, 7:21 AM

Researchers at UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are working to develop a pre-symptomatic disease diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Addressing disparities in Alzheimer's disease through culturally tailored health information

May 22, 2024, 7:04 AM

Frankfort, Kentucky, has the nation’s second-highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s in Black adults. Yolanda Jackson, a clinician dietitian pursuing a Ph.D. in health communications, is working to develop accessible information about modifiable risk factors for the disease.

$3.1 million NIA grant to advance Sanders-Brown researcher’s groundbreaking dementia study

Apr 4, 2024, 7:35 AM

Maj-Linda Selenica's research focuses on diseases caused by misfolded proteins, specifically TDP-43. Thanks to a recent grant from the National Institute on Aging, this groundbreaking work will continue.

16th Annual Mind Matters Health Fair

May 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will be hosting its 16th annual Mind Matters Health Fair on Monday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marriott Griffin Gate. Explore interactive booths, free health and memory screenings, and presentations on HEALTHY AGING! This is a FREE event, but registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please call 859-323-5550. To register for the event, please visit http://bit.ly/SBCoA2024HealthFair

UK researchers explore the relationship between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease

Mar 20, 2024, 7:24 AM

Thanks to medical advances, people with Down syndrome are living longer and fuller lives; however there is still much to learn about the Down syndrome brain.

Chemicals in plastics could be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s

Feb 28, 2024, 7:18 AM

Researchers at UK are studying how elements of our natural surroundings can be potential risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease — including chemicals widely used in plastics.

13th Markesbery Symposium Community Session

Nov 18, 2023, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Join us for the 13th Annual Markesbery Symposium Community Session! Researchers will share the latest research updates regarding degenerative brain disease. Along with Sanders-Brown researchers, guest researchers include Dr. Malu Tansey and Dr. David Morgan. The event is free. Continental breakfast begins at 8 am with presentations following at 9 am. Bring your questions for the expert panel.

Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia Scientific Session

Nov 17, 2023, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Join the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging for the 13th Annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging and Dementia. Researchers will come together to share current research findings and the latest updates on dementia, particularly as related to Alzheimer's disease and healthy brain aging. The event is free and open to the public; however, you must register to attend.

UK researchers 1st to show multiple sclerosis drug can be used as Alzheimer’s therapy

Sep 1, 2023, 6:58 AM

A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky has found that a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS) is potentially effective as a therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.

Exterior rendering of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging featured in special on WKYT this Monday

Aug 31, 2023, 6:48 AM

The Lexington-based CBS affiliate will air a 30-minute special on the world-class work going on at UK’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging.

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