2014 - 2019
ICAR Five-Year Performance Benchmarks
Extramural funding for ICAR faculty more than tripled, increasing from $25M to $87M
An investment of $359,5000 in pilot funds to UAB researchers returned $19,055,512 in extramural funding
ICAR has 35 NIA-Funded grants with two NIA-Funded Centers and two competing for NIA funding
Will reduction in tau protein protect against Parkinson’s and Lewy body dementias?
New results suggest the answer is no, implying that the role of tau in the pathogenesis of Lewy body dementias is distinct from Alzheimer’s disease.
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New Alzheimer’s drug not a panacea, but may slow worsening of the disease
The first new medication for Alzheimer’s disease in almost 20 years seems to reduce the amount of amyloid peptide in the brain, which may slow the progression of the disease.
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Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama hosts “Move For Your Memories” Nov. 1-7
Join UAB’s virtual walk team for the Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama virtual walk.
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UAB named Exploratory Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center by NIH
UAB’s exploratory Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center will address a coverage gap in the Deep South of the nation’s ADRC network.
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