Join us for the next Seminar Series with 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭, 𝐏𝐡.𝐃.! Tau Pathology and Brain Vasculature in Alzheimer's August 17th, 10 a.m.- 11 a.m. Sanders-Brown Conference Room 103 Hosted by @macauleylab.bsky.social

Congratulations to 𝐗𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐖𝐮, 𝐏𝐡.𝐃., of the Katsumata Lab, who is the 2026 McCullers Scholar award winner! @ukresearch.bsky.social @neurosciencerpa.bsky.social

Caregivers: Join us for the next 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩! Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 9am-12pm EST Attend in person or on Zoom. Registration required- visit bit.ly/DementiaCGW2026 or call 859-323-5550. For more details, contact Sarah at seha280@uky.edu or Kelly at krkaze0@uky.edu.

We're recruiting a new cohort for Fall 2026 and will review all applications submitted by Friday, August 21. We'd like to see your submission. For details, visit medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbco... @ukresearch.bsky.social @neurosciencerpa.bsky.social

Previously, scientists believed that sleep loss in Alzheimer’s was caused by dying neurons or the physical clutter of amyloid plaques. However, findings from the @macauleylab.bsky.social suggest the problem is a “whole house response” scenario. @ukresearch.bsky.social

Two hours of sleep restored: UK researchers make Alzheimer’s breakthrough

In a study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, a team led by Shannon L. Macauley, Ph.D., an associate professor of physiology in the UK College of Medicine, and first author Nicholas ...

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Join us today to hear researcher Bob Sompol, Ph.D.! If you cannot be there in person, please join us by Zoom: uky.zoom.us/j/89564243819! @ukresearch.bsky.social

Sanders-Brown Director and internationally recognized Alzheimer’s disease expert Linda Van Eldik, Ph.D., has received one of the field’s highest honors, the Khalid Iqbal Lifetime Achievement Award in Alzheimer’s Disease Research. uknow.uky.edu/research/san... @ukresearch.bsky.social

Sanders-Brown director Linda Van Eldik honored with international lifetime achievement award for Alzheimer’s research

University of Kentucky researcher and internationally recognized Alzheimer’s disease expert Linda Van Eldik, Ph.D., has received one of the field’s highest honors, the Khalid Iqbal Lifetime Achievemen...

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Attending #AAIC26? We’ll be there, both in person and virtually! Check out our presentations! medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbco... @alzassociation.bsky.social @johnsonlab.bsky.social @dkesiaka.bsky.social @c3llas.bsky.social @pinarcoskun.bsky.social

Sanders-Brown researchers to share during Alzheimer’s Association International Conference

Sanders-Brown researchers share during Alzheimer's Association International Conference

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Congratulations to trainees 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐢𝐚 𝐙𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐚 𝐎𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐨 and 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐢𝐬𝐬 in the Chris Norris Lab! They received awards for their amazing presentations during the 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬! @ukresearch.bsky.social

Kudos to trainees in the @macauleylab.bsky.social who are representing Sanders-Brown well, sharing research abroad at the 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐦 in Spain. @ukresearch.bsky.social

Our extraordinary team of researchers are working together to tackle some of the biggest questions in aging research!

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Researchers at @uksbcoa.bsky.social have uncovered evidence that a single genetic variant may influence the risk of two of the diseases people fear most — dementia and cancer — but in opposite ways. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4y0BjI0

New UKSBCoA research is shedding light on how everyday environmental factors and inflammation in the brain could influence sleep, circadian rhythms and Alzheimer’s-related changes. @ukresearch.bsky.social @neurosciencerpa.bsky.social @bachstetterlab.bsky.social

Could nighttime light affect brain health? UK researchers investigate Alzheimer’s links

A growing body of research suggests that sleep may be more than a symptom of Alzheimer’s disease — it may also play a role in how the disease develops and progresses. Now, new research from the Univer...

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Join us for the 𝐑𝐞-𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 happening June 24th at 2pm EST! Our very own @mpmurphy.bsky.social will present! @nationalacademies.org @neurosciencerpa.bsky.social @ukresearch.bsky.social

We look forward to seeing your application to our T32 research training program. The deadline is next week! Visit medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbco... @mpmurphy.bsky.social @ukresearch.bsky.social @neurosciencerpa.bsky.social @macauleylab.bsky.social @johnsonlab.bsky.social @morganti.bsky.social

Call for Abstracts!!! Fantastic opportunity for sharing ideas and networking! @ukresearch.bsky.social @neurosciencerpa.bsky.social

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Abstract submission for #SfN26 is now open! Share your findings, spark new conversations, and connect with researchers who care about the same questions you do. Avoid the last-minute rush. Submit your abstract today! 🔗 vist.ly/55m24

TRIAD predoctoral trainee Sophia Dimas will be presenting at the Dean's Distinguished Lecture Series on Tuesday, May 26, at 1:30 pm in the Healthy KY Research Building (HKRB) room 150. Join us! @ukresearch.bsky.social

Researchers in the lab of 𝐃𝐫. 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐉. 𝐕𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐤 are exploring the anti-inflammatory effects of the experimental compound MW150, which could eventually open new treatment pathways for alcohol use disorder. @ukresearch.bsky.social @neurosciencerpa.bsky.social

Could a dementia drug help treat alcohol withdrawal? UK researchers explore possibility

A new study from researchers at the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging is exploring whether a drug originally developed to combat neuroinflammation in dementia could also help redu...

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We’re accepting applications from predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars through Monday, June 15, 2026, for our T32 research training program. For details, visit medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbco.... @ukresearch.bsky.social @neurosciencerpa.bsky.social

Proud to be a part of this pipeline for drug discovery! @ukresearch.bsky.social

Alzheimer's Association@alzassociation.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Alzheimer’s research is expanding & diversifying. Today’s pipeline: • 192 clinical trials • 158 drugs • More focus on inflammation, tau + other pathways A basis for optimism as researchers target disease from multiple angles. Published in @alzdemjournals.bsky.social. Analysis: bit.ly/4n96jR9.

Predocs and postdocs may now apply to TRIAD T32 for research training at the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging. Our program focuses on risk factors for dementia, which span many areas of research. Visit our website for details. medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbco... @ukresearch.bsky.social

Join co-director @mpmurphy.bsky.social for an 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝟑𝟐 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐐&𝐀 𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟔, 𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧! More details and a Zoom link can be found at medicine.uky.edu/centers/sbco.... @ukresearch.bsky.social

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! Sanders-Brown is now accepting applications from predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars for our 𝐍𝐈𝐇 𝐓𝟑𝟐 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦. Applications are due by Monday, June 15, 2026, with trainee appointments beginning as early as August, 2026! @ukresearch.bsky.social

#ApoE expression across the CNS: Who, What, Where, When, and How (much)? Georgia L. Nolt, Chloe C. Lucido, Lily M. Smith, Lance A. Johnson @uksbcoa.bsky.social @universityofky.bsky.social #AlzheimersDisease link.springer.com/article/10.1...

ApoE expression across the CNS: Who, What, Where, When, and How (much)? - Molecular Neurodegeneration Advances

Apolipoprotein E (APOE) is the strongest genetic risk factor for late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and encodes a major lipid transporter in the central nervous system (CNS). Although apoE has been s...

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Today's the Day- #OneDayForUK- the 24-hour giving challenge! Join others to support the 𝐀𝐥𝐳𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝. Sanders-Brown focuses on maintaining our brain healthy and creating ways to reduce cognitive problems as we age. Sanders-Brown is right at the forefront of these discoveries!

UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging - Alzheimer's Disease Research Fund - One Day for UK

During One Day for UK this year, the Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (SBCoA) is raising support for the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Fund, which provides critical resources for our research including eq...

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On Monday, May 18, Sanders-Brown will host its 18th annual 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 at Fasig-Tipton, bringing cutting-edge research and expert guidance directly to the community in a new venue known for its deep ties to the horse industry. @ukresearch.bsky.social uknow.uky.edu/research/leg...

A legacy of learning: Sanders-Brown summit brings brain health expertise to the community

For decades, the University of Kentucky’s Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has helped shape how the world understands Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias — from groundbreaking discoveries to leadin...

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Our very own Dr. Erin Abner shared about The Inverse Association Between ADRD and Cancer: Evidence from Neuropathological Studies during a recent NIA & NCI Workshop. You can watch it at youtu.be/pHHCjOcqpps. @ukresearch.bsky.social

NIA/NCI CADIC Workshop: Cancer–Alzheimer’s Inverse Correlation – Day 1

YouTube video by National Institutes of Health (NIH)

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Our next Sanders-Brown Seminar Series features 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐧, 𝐏𝐡𝐃! Join us on Monday, April 20th at 3pm! @ukresearch.bsky.social

Join us for the 18th Annual #MindMatters26 on May 18th from 10am-2pm at Fasig-Tipton! @ukresearch.bsky.social

Our very own 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐬 will be doing a TEDx talk on April 19th! Join us! @ukresearch.bsky.social

Join in today to listen as 𝐃𝐫. 𝐄𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐛𝐧𝐞𝐫 shares about 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐼𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑒 𝐴𝑠𝑠𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝐵𝑒𝑡𝑤𝑒𝑒𝑛 𝐴𝐷𝑅𝐷 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑟: 𝐸𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑁𝑒𝑢𝑟𝑜𝑝𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑆𝑡𝑢𝑑𝑖𝑒𝑠 during a NIA & NCI Workshop. @ukresearch.bsky.social events.cancer.gov/dcb/cadic