Heersink School of Medicine
Alzheimer's Disease
Center
Center
Driven to overcome Alzheimer's disease and related disorders
The mission of the UAB Alzheimer's Disease Center is to overcome Alzheimer's disease and related disorders by conducting, fostering, and enabling research at UAB and through national collaborations, by providing the highest level of care to patients and families, and by educating both professionals and the public about aging, dementia, and brain health.
Our research is aimed at reducing Deep South disparities in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is a pressing challenge for our nation and disparately affects diverse populations. We contribute to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease by accelerating Alzheimer’s research at UAB, across the Deep South, and nationally, by training a new generation of diverse researchers, and by leading outreach programs for our community. Our community partnerships focus on promoting health and sharing risks, developments in treatment and care for those with dementia.
We are training the next generation of clinicians and researchers, prepared to join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease
We are committed to train the next generation of clinicians that are engaged in investigating Alzheimer’s disease and dementia research at the basic science, translational or clinical level. Mentored training and learning opportunities are obtained through exposure to contemporary research methods, statistical analysis and working with patients in various settings and at different stages of disease.
Our clinical team provides world-class expertise and state-of-the-art care for patients with memory disorders
Providing care for neurological disorders for more than 26,000 patients annually. Patients have access to a comprehensive range of modern diagnostic services, including neuroimaging, electro diagnostic studies, neuropsychological evaluations, and neurogenetics studies. We also provide referrals to a comprehensive range of other specialties and providers, including physical, occupational and speech therapy.