2019 - 2021
ICAR Performance Benchmarks
ICAR faculty brought over $65 Million in Extramural Funding FY2021
Investment of $317,725 (FY2019-2021) in pilot funds to UAB researchers already returned $5,873,226 in extramural funding; additional grants worth over $18 million are pending FY2021
ICAR currently has two NIA-Funded Centers — the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and the Nathan Shock Center
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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