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Five new scholars have joined the UAB Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's (ADRC) REC Scholars program, which aims to develop research expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. As part of the Research Education Component (REC), the program offers mentorship and a specialized curriculum, helping scholars build experience in cross-disciplinary, team-based science.

By 2050, nearly 14 million Americans over age 65 could be living with Alzheimer's disease—with a world total of at least 50 million. We are facing an uphill battle, but UAB physicians and researchers are meeting this challenge head-on.