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IU researchers develop new brain network modeling tools to advance Alzheimer's disease research

Indiana University researchers are collaborating on a novel approach to use neuroimaging and network modeling tools—previously developed to analyze brains of patients in the clinic—to investigate Alzheimer’s disease progression in preclinical animal models.

IU School of Medicine  |  Nov 30, 2023

IU scientists part of NIH-funded national consortium focused on improving Alzheimer’s disease diagnoses

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine will play key roles in a national consortium led by Wake Forest University School of Medicine to study the use, interpretation and implementation of biomarkers to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease.

IU School of Medicine  |  Oct 27, 2023

IU researchers identify new gene mutation that alters Alzheimer’s disease risk

A groundbreaking study led by experts from Indiana University School of Medicine has shed new light on the genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer's disease.

IU School of Medicine  |  Sep 06, 2023

Statewide project to provide care and support to people living with dementia and their care partners

An Indiana University School of Medicine statewide project in collaboration with Indiana University Health was recently funded to support people living with dementia as well as their family care partners find more support and resources, thanks to a new $686,000 grant from the National Institute on Aging IMPACT Collaboratory.

IU School of Medicine  |  Aug 29, 2023

Neuroscientists create new resource to improve Alzheimer’s disease research models

Genetic diversity key to new study on abnormal protein accumulation in the brain—a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease development

IU School of Medicine  |  Aug 22, 2023

IU School of Medicine researchers share expertise at international Alzheimer’s disease conference

Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine will have a large presence and leadership role at the upcoming Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2023 in Amsterdam, Netherlands, with involvement in more than 150 presentations at the four-day meeting.

IU School of Medicine  |  Jul 17, 2023

IU School of Medicine names Apostolova associate dean for Alzheimer’s disease research

Liana G. Apostolova, MS, MD, FAAN, has been named associate dean for Alzheimer’s disease research at Indiana University School of Medicine. The role is a newly established leadership position on the research cabinet of Tatiana Foroud, PhD, executive associate dean for research affairs at the school.

IU School of Medicine  |  May 11, 2023

IU neuroscientists lead new study laying groundwork for Alzheimer’s disease precision medicine

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine are co-leading a 5-year, $41 million study to better understand the biological pathways underlying Alzheimer’s disease and ultimately create more personalized patient care.

IU School of Medicine  |  Mar 28, 2023

Alzheimer’s disease researchers study gene associated with the brain’s immune cells

Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are studying how the reduction of a gene variant found in the brain’s immune cells could diminish the risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

IU School of Medicine  |  Jan 05, 2023

Neuroscience researcher Debomoy Lahiri, PhD, elected to National Academy of Inventors

Indiana University School of Medicine distinguished professor Debomoy Lahiri, PhD, has been named a 2022 fellow of the National Academy of Inventors – the highest professional distinction awarded to academic inventors.

IU School of Medicine  |  Dec 16, 2022