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Fourteenth Annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging & Dementia Community Session

Sep 28, 2024, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

The Markesbery Symposium, named in honor and memory of the late William R. Markesbery, MD, founding director of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, highlights the research being done at the Center as well as current research around the globe.   More information here.

Fourteenth Annual Markesbery Symposium on Aging & Dementia Scientific Session

Sep 27, 2024, 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM

The Markesbery Symposium, named in honor and memory of the late William R. Markesbery, MD, founding director of the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, highlights the research being done at the Center as well as current research around the globe.   More information here.

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Sanders-Brown Center on Aging launches innovative Brain Health Activities program

Aug 2, 2024, 7:52 AM

The Brain Health Activities program offers a variety of resources designed to enhance brain health and quality of life for those affected by dementia and their caregivers.

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Sanders-Brown research shows clear connection between socialization, enrichment and brain health

Jul 25, 2024, 7:38 AM

Researchers from UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are some of the first to show socialization and enrichment are good for aging brains.

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Gregory A. Jicha: 2024-25 University Research Professor Q&A

Jul 22, 2024, 7:19 AM

Gregory A. Jicha has been honored as a 2024-25 University Research Professor.

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Unity in the Community addresses Frankfort’s health needs in partnership with UK

Jun 21, 2024, 10:28 AM

First Baptist Church Frankfort opened its doors to more than 500 individuals in the community to put an emphasis on their well-being.

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Sanders-Brown study: Long-read RNA sequencing reveals key gene expressions in Alzheimer’s disease

Jun 6, 2024, 7:21 AM

Researchers at UK's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are working to develop a pre-symptomatic disease diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Addressing disparities in Alzheimer's disease through culturally tailored health information

May 22, 2024, 7:04 AM

Frankfort, Kentucky, has the nation’s second-highest prevalence of Alzheimer’s in Black adults. Yolanda Jackson, a clinician dietitian pursuing a Ph.D. in health communications, is working to develop accessible information about modifiable risk factors for the disease.

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$3.1 million NIA grant to advance Sanders-Brown researcher’s groundbreaking dementia study

Apr 4, 2024, 7:35 AM

Maj-Linda Selenica's research focuses on diseases caused by misfolded proteins, specifically TDP-43. Thanks to a recent grant from the National Institute on Aging, this groundbreaking work will continue.

16th Annual Mind Matters Health Fair

May 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The Sanders-Brown Center on Aging will be hosting its 16th annual Mind Matters Health Fair on Monday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marriott Griffin Gate. Explore interactive booths, free health and memory screenings, and presentations on HEALTHY AGING! This is a FREE event, but registration is highly encouraged. For more information, please call 859-323-5550. To register for the event, please visit http://bit.ly/SBCoA2024HealthFair

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