Alzheimer's research advancements
Right now, an estimated 5.8 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease. As the global population continues to age, more people will be affected by this neurodegenerative disorder. Sadly, Alzheimer’s
SIU School of Medicine receives major gift for Alzheimer's research
A major gift to Southern Illinois University School of Medicine will transform the health care of people throughout Illinois and beyond. Dale and Deborah Smith recently donated a substantial financial
SIU Medicine Group to Study COVID’s Potential Effects on Alzheimer’s
Medical researchers at SIU School of Medicine’s Neuroscience Institute are studying how the novel coronavirus may accelerate the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Their data could help identify
Hascup named director of Alzheimer's center
Erin Hascup, PhD , has been named as the new director of the SIU Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (CADRD) beginning January 1, 2020. Tom Ala, MD, was serving as the interim
Clinical Trials to Test New Alzheimer's Treatments
Center seeks patients, care partners to advance therapies