Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center
Unlocking Minds, Transforming Lives

Join us in our mission to conquer Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We conduct groundbreaking research, offer cutting-edge care, and champion education and wellness across the state. Together, we bridge disparities, empower futures, and ignite hope for future generations.

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Research

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People

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The Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center (MADC) is committed to memory and aging research, patient care, education and wellness to support persons living with or caring for a loved one with dementia.

Established at Michigan Medicine and based in the Department of Neurology, the MADC aims to:

  • Conduct and support research on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
  • Promote state-of-the-art care and wellness for individuals and families affected by memory loss
  • Increase dementia awareness through collaborative education and outreach efforts
  • Work to address racial and ethnic disparities in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
  • Provide training and support to the next generation of clinicians and scientists
  • Home to a nationally funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center that connects the state’s leaders in dementia and aging research at the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Wayne State University 
Contact the MADC
We look forward to hearing from you!
Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center
2101 Commonwealth Blvd, Ste D.
Ann Arbor, MI 48105

MADC:
[email protected]

Brain Bank: [email protected]

MADC Phone:
734-936-8803

Brain Bank Phone:
734-647-7648

For Researchers & Investigators: 
MADC Resource Application

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A Statewide Center

A significant portion of the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center is dedicated to research funded by the National Institute on Aging. Taking advantage of the University of Michigan’s deep infrastructure in dementia and aging research, the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (Michigan ADRC) connects researchers at Wayne State University, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan to foster and enhance innovative research in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and provide a critically important statewide resource for researchers, trainees, healthcare professionals and the broader public.

Learn more about the ADRC
Programs & Initiatives
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Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative

The Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative was created to support those living with Lewy body dementia and their care partners, improve awareness among healthcare professionals and the public, and advance our understanding and treatment of the disease.

Learn more about the Rinne LBD Initiative
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Wellness Initiative

Our Wellness Initiative offers a variety of programs to support the well-being of caregivers and people living with early-stage memory loss.

Find out more about the Wellness Initiative
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Brain Donation Program

The Michigan Brain Bank provides individuals and families an opportunity to contribute to the future of science.

Why to consider Brain Donation
dementia for scientists curriculum
Dementia for Scientists Curriculum

The Dementia for Scientists Curriculum was created to provide an introduction to dementia research so that new investigators can read and understand literature outside of their disciplines.

Visit Curriculum Modules
Center News
View all MADC News Medical School faculty who received named professorships in 2024
Medical School News
Medical School celebrates faculty who received named professorships in 2024
On June 10, the University of Michigan Medical School honored the 42 faculty members who were appointed to named professorships in 2024. A named professorship is one of the highest honors bestowed on a faculty member. Medical School leadership gathered with the honorees for a reception in the Gilbert S. Omenn Atrium in the A. Alfred Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building.
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Department News
Visiting doctor explores aging, mental health during U-M Research Fellowship
A psychiatrist in Ghana studying aspects of aging and mental health spent the past month in Ann Arbor as part of a prestigious NIH fellowship program.
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Research News
Celebrating Earth Day at the Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Kelly Bakulski, PhD, U-M School of Public Health Associate Professor of Epidemiology and Center Data Core Leader, shares about environmental research taking place at the Center.
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Center Events View all MADC Events
Ann Arbor Lewy Body Dementia Support Group for Caregivers and Those Living with LBD
The Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative offers virtual and in-person support groups to support caregivers and individuals living with LBD across the state.
Event runs January 23, 2025 - May 23, 2026
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Have a Seat
Have a Seat is a weekly guided meditation program that takes place virtually.
Event runs January 02, 2025 - June 11, 2026
Smooth Stones with Water
Have a Seat
Have a Seat is a weekly guided meditation program that takes place virtually.
Event runs January 02, 2025 - June 11, 2026
Smooth Stones with Water
Boyne City Lewy Body Dementia Support Group for Caregivers and Those Living with LBD
The Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative offers virtual and in-person support groups to support caregivers and individuals living with LBD across the state.
Event runs January 14, 2025 - December 09, 2025
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Virtual Afternoon Lewy Body Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
The Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative offers virtual and in-person support groups to support caregivers and individuals living with LBD across the state.
Event runs January 14, 2025 - December 09, 2025
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Virtual Afternoon Lewy Body Dementia Support Group for Those Living with LBD
The Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative offers virtual and in-person support groups to support caregivers and individuals living with LBD across the state.
Event runs January 14, 2025 - December 09, 2025
a group of people gathered in a circle supporting each other
Virtual Evening Lewy Body Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
The Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative offers virtual and in-person support groups to support caregivers and individuals living with LBD across the state.
Event runs January 14, 2025 - December 09, 2025
a group of people gathered in a circle supporting each other
Have a Seat
Have a Seat is a weekly guided meditation program that takes place virtually.
Event runs January 02, 2025 - June 11, 2026
Smooth Stones with Water
Virtual Afternoon Lewy Body Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
The Rinne Lewy Body Dementia Initiative offers virtual and in-person support groups to support caregivers and individuals living with LBD across the state.
Event runs July 10, 2025 - December 11, 2025
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