Northwestern Mesulam Center for Cognitive Neurology & Alzheimer's Disease

12/03/2025

Thank you all to attended our Brewed Conversations event this past weekend. This event was opportunity to discuss Alzheimer’s disease in the Black community, share knowledge, and build connections!

03/03/2025

Registration is now open for the 31st Annual Alzheimer Day on May 15!

Alzheimer Day was established to showcase Alzheimer’s-related dementia & aging research conducted throughout Northwestern & to bring this information to the community.

Register: https://forms.feinberg.northwestern.edu/view.php?id=3476309

28/02/2025

Join us for Brewed Conversations: Addressing Alzheimer's Disease in the Black Community next Saturday, March 8 at Sip & Savor - Rosenwald. This educational series is designed to inform and empower community members about health, wellness, and early detection.

The event will feature a Fireside Chat, with the Dr. Allison Lapins from the Mesulam Center and Dr. Treasyri Williams-Wood from Willwood Consulting Services LLC, followed by an a audience Q&A session.

No registration is required. We hope to see you there!

25/02/2025

Regular physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce dementia risk. The Mesulam Center's Jane Stocks spoke to BrainWise about the benefits of staying active and the correlation between active lifestyles and cognitive function.

Read more: https://brainwisemedia.com/exercise-can-help-delay-dementia/

21/02/2025

Join the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter for an Alzheimer's Awareness Health Fair on Saturday, March 22 at Covenant United Church of Christ and make sure to swing by the Mesulam Center table to learn more about how you can get involved. We hope to see you there!

Learn more and register:

The Alzheimer's Association, Illinois Chapter, in partnership with Covenant United Church of Christ, presents an Alzheimer's Informational .

20/02/2025

This past Saturday, the Timothy Center came alive with the rhythms of Musical Museum: Sweet Home Chicago Jazz, featuring the Southside Jazz Coalition! Thank you to Dr. Borna Bonakdarpour, the Northwestern Music and Medicine Program (NMMP), and the Timothy Center for making this event possible.

Learn more about the NMMP and view past event recordings here: https://www.bornacogneurology.com/music-and-medicine-program/programs/musical-museum.

18/02/2025

Save the Date: The 31st Annual Alzheimer Day is taking place on May 15, 2015 at the Embassy Suites - Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile.

More information, including attendee registration will be available on our website in early 2025: brain.northwestern.edu/rsvp

10/02/2025

Northwestern researchers study brains to understand memory, aging and the human spirit.

04/02/2025

Dr. Molly Mather, assistant professor of psychiatry & behavioral sciences at the Mesulam Center recently joined Lisa Dent and WGN Radio to discuss the Northwestern University SuperAging Program (NUSAP) and provide tips for living a longer and healthier life.

Listen to her interview here: https://wgnradio.com/health/what-is-a-superager/

16/01/2025

We are now on LinkedIn. Give us a follow for the most up-to-date information on upcoming events, research breakthroughs, and news from the Mesulam Center.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/numesulamcenter

16/01/2025

Decades of research on SuperAgers at Northwestern University are reshaping the narrative around aging and cognitive decline, offering insights into longevity and vitality.

Read The Daily Northwestern's recent profile on the Mesulam Center to learn more about these findings and their impact: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2025/01/07/campus/sciencetechnology/northwestern-researchers-look-into-superagers-at-the-mesulam-center/