A huge thank you to the @alzassociation.bsky.social for hosting AAIC 2026 in London! We were grateful for the opportunity to meet with researchers from across the globe and showcase opportunities to utilize NACC's open access dataset.

Looking for a way to maximize your #AAIC26 experience? Visit the NIH Pavilion at booth #901 at 10:40 am TODAY to hear from Ken Santora, Acting Deputy Director, National Institute on Aging. "Q&A Session | Ask Me Anything: Demystifying the NIH Grant Process"

Join the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) for a featured mini session in the NIH Pavilion at #AAIC26! NACC 101: Connecting Data, Researchers, and the ADRC Program Date: Monday, July 13 Time: 1:15-1:25 pm

Attending #AAIC26? Stop by the NIH Pavilion at Booth #901 to find the @naccdata.org booth and connect with our team! Learn about how NACC data and resources continue to support AD/ADRD research.

Attending #AAIC2026? Don’t miss the many posters and presentations featuring NACC authors, NACC data, and Research Education Component (REC) scholars. Find times and locations at the links below! REC Presentations: bit.ly/4grp5ls NACC Presentations: bit.ly/44PHqS1

For those who need help translating NACC’s many acronyms, we’ve got a quick guide to some of our most-used phrases! Learn to speak the language of NACC in no time.

Behind every advancement in the NACC Data Platform is a dedicated Technology Team that makes it all possible. We are extremely grateful for their expertise, thoughtfulness, and daily commitment to supporting the ADRC Program! Read more at www.naccdata.org/nacc-navigat...

Using NACC data, researchers have discovered that early-onset and late-onset Alzheimer’s disease cause distinctly different language impairments. This revelation explains a longstanding puzzle in AD/ADRD research to pave the way for future interventions! Read more: www.naccdata.org/nacc-navigat...

Don't miss this month's edition of the NACC Navigator! Subscribe at www.naccdata.org/nacc-navigat... and check your inbox for the latest updates.

Take a peek at the history of NACC and the milestones of AD/ADRD research throughout the years! From groundbreaking discoveries to nationwide collaboration, learn about the progress made by people with Alzheimer’s and their families and friends, clinicians, and researchers.

Congratulations to Nathaniel Chin, MD, from the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center on the publication of his book, “When Memory Fades.” Thank you for sharing your expertise on AD/ADRD!

Every year, the @Alzheimer’s Association publishes an annual report on the burden of AD/ADRD. Their accompanying report provides insights into public understanding of brain health. 2026 Facts and Figures: www.alz.org/getmedia/ef8... Brain Health in America: www.alz.org/getmedia/3d2...

For researchers in the AD/ADRD field, NACC data is a great place to start! NACC offers free access to our extensive data that support AD/ADRD research. All researchers can explore datasets, publications, and submit a data request. Learn more at www.naccdata.org/data-request...

Join us for an upcoming webinar with the CLARiTI Return of Results (RoR) and Visual Reads (VR) Cores with progress updates, future directions, and online deliverables! Date: Monday, June 15, 2026 Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm ET/3:00 - 4:00 pm PT Register: go.naccdata.org/6.15.26-clar...

Interested in Alzheimer's or dementia research? Find an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) near you to learn about research opportunities, resources, and ways to get involved! Visit www.nia.nih.gov/health/clini... to learn more.

Here at NACC, we're proud to be a leader in the modernization of data collection, integration, and accessibility to advance Alzheimer's research! These strides could not have happened without everyone who has helped us make the last 27 years of research possible.

Everyone can support the fight against Alzheimer’s - including you! June is Alzheimer's and Brain Donation Awareness Month. Today, we're encouraging conversations and awareness about the brain and AD/ADRD. Join us throughout June to learn more about how you can make a difference!

Looking to analyze NACC data? Don’t miss AD Workbench, a data sharing and analytics environment from the Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative! This platform is both free and user-friendly, empowering researchers across the globe to analyze data. Get started at www.alzheimersdata.org/ad-workbench!

Across the ADRC network, the NACC Navigator is a central communication hub. From ADRC announcements and programming to research and community perspectives, the NACC Navigator is your place to find resources from across the field! Subscribe at www.naccdata.org/stay-connect...

Early detection is the key to improving outcomes in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD), and researchers across the country are utilizing AI and machine learning to improve understanding of AD/ADRD progression. Read the article at www.biostat.washington.edu/news/stories...

Looking for ways to fund your research or training? Learn more below! Institutional Training Programs: grants.nih.gov/grants/guide... Alzheimer's Disease Strategic Fund: www.alz.org/research/for... NBER READ Award and NBER EC-READ Award: www.nber.org/programs-pro...

🩺 Happy Clinical Trials Day! Today, we recognize clinical research professionals across our 37 ADRCs, as well as patient volunteers who help power medical breakthroughs. Thank you for your help in supporting our AD/ADRD research! Learn more at www.alzheimers.gov/clinical-tri...

New research using a case-control study of more than a thousand NACC participants suggests that persistent behavioral changes in older adults may help identify increased AD/ADRD risk before significant cognitive decline appears. Read the article here: www.naccdata.org/nacc-navigat...

Join us on June 10 from 12-1 pm ET for a webinar on how machine learning-based quantification and Subtype and Stage Inference (SuStaIn) modeling were used to evaluate neuronal, oligodendrocytic, and astrocytic α-syn pathology in PD! Register at go.naccdata.org/rregister-no...

We’d like to thank all our attendees, speakers, presenters, and session chairs at the Spring #ADRCMeeting! We are grateful to everyone who made this event possible. 🩵 If you registered for the ADRC Meeting but missed a session, the recordings are available on Hubilo!

The Research Education Component (REC) of the ADRC Program is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Rising Star Awards. These awards recognize outstanding poster presentations from early-career researchers across the ADRC Program. Congratulations to the awardees!

Today is National Brain Donation Awareness Day, and we’re proud to celebrate by spreading the word on the impactful legacy of brain donation. Share this post and help spread awareness! Have more questions about brain donation? Let us know in the comments! Learn more: braindonorproject.org/

New updates from the Spring #ADRCMeeting: NACC data is now available for request via AD Workbench! Researchers have a new way to find NACC data via the AD Discovery Portal and upload data to a secure, cloud-based workspace in AD Workbench.

The Biomarker Core Session is our last session of the Spring #ADRCMeeting, featuring updates on NCRAD and the ADRC portal, UDSv4 consensus, plasma proteomics, and using autopsy as a reference for fluid biomarkers.