Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center
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.
Explore MADC
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
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
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.
Programs & Initiatives
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.
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.
Brain Donation Program
The Michigan Brain Bank provides individuals and families an opportunity to contribute to the future of science.
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.
Center News
Losing More than Hearing
Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center part of nationwide NIH study on links between environmental factors and Alzheimer's disease
AAIC 2026 Reveals Major Advances in Blood-Based Biomarker Tests to Improve Alzheimer’s Diagnostic Accuracy and Predict Cognitive Decline
Center Events
Have a Seat
Boyne City Lewy Body Dementia Support Group for Caregivers and Those Living with LBD
Virtual Afternoon Lewy Body Dementia Support Group for Individuals Living with LBD
Virtual Afternoon Lewy Body Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
Virtual Evening Lewy Body Dementia Support Group for Caregivers
Have a Seat
CPC Conference
Catching Your Breath
Virtual Mitten Minds Support Group
Stay in Touch
The Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center provides several email offerings. Sign up to stay in the loop.
