Bryan Alzheimer Disease Research Center - DUMC

The Joseph and Kathleen Bryan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center  is a clinical and basic research science center dedicated to caring for patients and families affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other memory disorders, discovering the basic mechanisms underlying the disease process, and developing effective treatments and preventive strategies for AD and related conditions.

The Bryan ADRC was one of the 10 original Alzheimer's Disease Centers (ADC) funded by the National Institute on Aging (NIA). Established in 1985, the Bryan ADRC has led research and delivered state-of-the-art care for people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and their families. Outpatient specialty services are provided through the Center's Memory Disorders Clinic (MDC).

In addition to its clinical and basic research activities, our center offers support services, community outreach, and education programs for families caring for persons with memory disorders, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS FOR OUR ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE PREVENTION REGISTRY.

The Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Registry (ADPR) was established to conduct research to better understand Alzheimer's disease. The registry is for interested individuals who do NOT have Alzheimer's disease and are willing to be contacted about Bryan ADRC research opportunities that promote or characterize healthy aging and dementia prevention.

These prevention-related research opportunities will be aimed at healthy individuals (55+ years old), and will share the common goal of attempting to halt Alzheimer's disease before it develops. Research efforts may include, studies examining the effect of dementia prevention medication; optimal cognitive performance and brain functioning; or other health approaches, such as exercise and diet change, that do not rely upon drugs.

Please note that by enrolling in the registry you are NOT signing up for any study at this time. You are simply indicating a desire to hear about future studies so that you can make a decision about possibly participating. There are no costs of any kind related to being a registry member and you are free at any time to change your mind and have your name removed from the ADPR mailing list. TO VOLUNTEER GO TO OUR WEB SITE OR CALL 919-668-0820.