Alzheimer's Disease Center
We are dedicated to finding ways to treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease -- a devastating illness that is predicted to rise to 12 million cases by the year 2030. Through this website, we hope to educate people with Alzheimer's and their loved ones about the research, treatment, and support available here.
The ADC has a strong research focus and conducts studies on brain changes related to healthy aging, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's and other disorders such as Frontotemporal dementia. We could not conduct research without the support of many study volunteers.
Study participant finds new purpose as volunteer and advocate
One of our volunteers is a retired Texas doctor who has a strong family history of Alzheimer's and has always known the disease could be in his future. Dr. Dewayne Nash decided to take part in a study at UT Southwestern's Alzheimer's Disease Center where he could contribute to research efforts and be monitored for signs of cognitive impairment. His decision changed his life and set him on a new course.
Latest News
Join us as we "Walk to End Alzheimer's"
The UT Southwestern Brainiacs will hit the pavement again for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's. This year, the walk will be on September 22nd in Dallas. You can be a part of the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer's disease. Click here to donate or lace up and join the Brainiacs.
Will there ever be a cure for Alzheimer's disease?
Dr. Roger Rosenberg answers that question and many others about the progress of research into a preventative treatment for Alzheimer's. Listen in as Dr. Rosenberg talks with host Krys Boyd on the KERA program, Think.
ADC Hosts Symposium on Neurodegenerative Diseases Research
"The symposium was a great step forward to raise awareness on our campus about neurodegenerative disease research, and especially research on Alzheimer’s disease, and to demonstrate definitively that in-depth research in these areas is alive and well at UT Southwestern and that it is a great time for trainees and faculty, junior and senior, to get involved." -Roger Rosenberg, MD, Director, Alzheimer's Disease Center