Alzheimer’s Research & Care Center
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The Spring 2026 Newsletter highlights the Easton Center’s transformation of Alzheimer’s research through engineering and AI, along with insights into how menopausal hormone therapy may influence dementia risk. -
In an interview with ABC7 Eyewitness News, UCLA neurologist Dr. Timothy Chang explains how a new AI tool is transforming the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. Image courtesy of ABC7. -
Congratulations to Dr. Avi Samelson, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Neurology and Biological Chemistry, on receiving the 2025 Turken Research Award. Photo: UCLA faculty, Turken donor, award recipient, and members of Alzheimer’s LA. -
Congratulations to Xia Han, PhD, a Postdoctoral Scholar in Dr. Jessica Rexach’s lab, on being selected as one of the two 2025 Turken Abstract Award recipients. Dr. Han presented “Single-Cell Insights into Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease Vulnerability.” -
Congratulations to Ke Hou, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow in David Eisenberg’s lab, on being selected as one of two 2025 Turken Abstract Award recipients. Dr. Hou presented “How Short Peptides Disassemble Tau Fibrils in Alzheimer’s Disease.” -
Congratulations to Oh Sang (James) Kweon, PhD (Drug Discovery Lab) and Shraddha KC, PhD (Samelson Lab), the 2025 Waxman Family Drive Award recipients! This award supports trainees in developing new research ideas related to Alzheimer’s and dementia. -
The UCLA Easton Center Team joined the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, October 20, 2024, and November 10, 2024, to provide information and support to the many families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s. -
UCLA Health and the Easton Center members were proud to support Alzheimer’s Los Angeles’ 4th Annual Making Memories Festival on Saturday, November 9, 2024. -
Clinical studies are the primary way that researchers/scientists/physicians find out if a promising treatment is safe and effective for patients or if some treatments are more effective than others.
The Mary S. Easton Center
The Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Research and Care at UCLA (UCLA Easton Center) is dedicated to advancing research, care, and support for all people, families, and communities living with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Alzheimer’s disease affects our growing aging population, projected to increase exponentially to 13 million in the US by 2050. The Easton Center is fully committed to serving all people, their families, and communities impacted by this disease.
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Clinical Trials
Participating in clinical trials helps scientists make crucial discoveries about new treatments and advance their research.
Observational Research Studies
Researchers collect data from observational studies to address the importance of risk factors that are linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Brain Donation
This program refers to brain donation through autopsy. Neuropathological studies have produced some of the most dramatic breakthroughs in understanding and diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.
Why Participate?
- Have regular contact with the research team.
- Receive state-of-the-art care and talk with experts who have practical experience.
- Find new ways to cope with present challenges.
- Learn new insights into what to expect in the future.
- Make valuable contributions to the knowledge that will help future patients.
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