Massachusetts Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

04/30/2026

It’s normal to experience some changes in memory as we age. However, if these changes interfere with your daily life and become more frequent, you should discuss them with a doctor. Learn more about cognitive changes and related research: madrc.org.

04/28/2026

Dr. Alexandra Touroutoglou will present Unravelling Brain Imaging on Thursday, May 7th at 6 PM via Zoom for MADRC/UC Partner Night. If you have questions about PET scans and/or MRIs, this is your chance to get them answered! Reserve your spot here: bit.ly/UCMADRC0526 Union Capital Boston

04/23/2026

Congratulations to MADRC’s own, Christine Ritchie, MD, MPH, and Ana Maria Vranceanu, PhD, for completing the 2026 ! In addition to being running partners, the pair co-lead the Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement team for MADRC.

04/23/2026

Join the Dementia Care Collaborative for Supporting Individuals Living with Dementia & Their Families: A Geriatrician’s Perspective on May 5th via Zoom at 12 PM EST. Dr. Kathryn Hanley will address common concerns in dementia management. Learn more & register: https://dementiacarecollaborative.org

04/22/2026

It’s , and we are celebrating the contributions of all the volunteers who take part in MADRC research studies. We send an extra-special thank-you to Ann, who is 101 years young and recently attended her 15th annual study visit! madrc.org/join-a-study/

04/17/2026

You can play an important role in advancing medical discoveries by joining the MADRC Research Registry. Whether you have a healthy brain or have concerns about your memory, each study participant brings hope by helping scientists identify patterns, trends, and effective treatments. Learn more: madrc.org/research-registry/

04/14/2026

If you are considering taking part in a research study, be sure to join our next Brain Wellness Briefing session on June 26th at 1 pm. Current and former study participants will discuss their experiences with clinic visits, medical testing, and the community built with other participants. Register to attend virtually: bit.ly/BWB0626

04/13/2026

Happening tomorrow - April 14th!

04/08/2026

Aprenda técnicas de relajación, imágenes guiadas, habilidades para cuidar a un familiar con demencia y estrategias para reducir el riesgo de pérdida de la memoria a través de una aplicación móvil

¿Cuida a un familiar con demencia?
¿Quiere mejorar su estado de ánimo, su perspectiva o su energía?
¿Quiere aprender cómo reducir el riesgo de pérdida de memoria?

Usted podría ser elegible para un estudio de investigación de terapia a través de una aplicación móvil. Los participantes de este proyecto serán entrevistados por investigadores y recibirán lecciones en el transcurso de 12 semanas que pueden incluir más información sobre la demencia, los desafíos comunes del cuidado, las prácticas de relajación y la prevención de la demencia. No se requieren visitas en persona, pero es necesario que viva en Estados Unidos. Los sujetos pueden recibir un reembolso de hasta $250 por su participación. Para más información, comuníquese con Paulina Gutiérrez al 617-724-3520 o pgutierrez-ramirez@mgh.harvard.edu

04/07/2026

Si se perdió la primera sesión de nuestra nueva serie “Sesión informativa sobre el Bienestar del Cerebro", presentada en español, puede ahora verla en nuestro canal de YouTube: bit.ly/BWB032026

If you missed the first session of our new Brain Wellness Briefing series – presented in Spanish – you can catch it on our YouTube channel, here: bit.ly/BWB032026

Claudia Suárez Rodríguez, Doctora de Investigación Clínica del Centro de Investigación de la Enfermedad de Alzheimer de Massachusetts (MADRC), presenta “Cuid...

04/02/2026

Don't miss these April programs from the Dementia Care Collaborative! You can find more details and sign up at dementiacarecollaborative.org/programs

03/31/2026

The MADRC Outreach team has been on the move, bringing information about brain health and related research to the community. Dr. Jin Joo recently presented at the Metropolitan Baptist Church Boston. Paola Garza spoke at the Union Combined Parish in the South End. Mike Kincade was on a panel at Roxbury Community College. Learn more about our work here: madrc.org.