MindCrowd is a first-of-its-kind web-based memory study to identify cognitive performance outliers and to better understand their genetic differences. In Phase I, the goal is to have 1 million individuals, aged 18+, take the 10-minute online test and gather information for a more detailed Phase II study.
The National Institute of Aging (NIA) - Family Based Study - Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease (FBS EOAD) is a study to understand the genetic factors influencing early-onset Alzheimer disease (EOAD) risk. The study includes individuals with EOAD, mild cognitive impairment, or other dementias. The study also recruits additional family members without dementia or memory problems that are willing to participate.
The Center for BrainHealth® at The University of Texas at Dallas is leading a study called The BrainHealth Project. This study aims to find effective ways to measure, track, and improve brain health throughout life. We plan to enroll and track up to 100,000 healthy adults ages 18+ for at least ten years. You can participate entirely online.
Learn more at www.thebrainhealthproject.org
White matter hyperintensities (WMHs) are bright patches that can only be see when pictures of the brain are taken through an MRI scan. WMHs are usually found in people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
UW researchers are investigating why white matter hyperintensities occur by analyzing blood biomarkers, cerebrospinal fluid, cognitive testing, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).