LBDA Research Center of Excellence

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Advancing Lewy body dementia research and improving care

Melissa Armstrong, MD of the University of Florida presents "Treating Dementia with Lewy Bodies: Beyond Medication" to medical students, trainees, and healthcare professionals as part of U-M Neurology Grand Rounds.

LBDA Advancing the quality of clinical care to find a cure

Lewy Body Dementia Association Announces 27 Research Centers of Excellence

In April 2018, the Lewy Body Dementia Association, the leading advocacy group dedicated to raising awareness and advancing research about Lewy body dementia, announced the launch of the LBDA Research Centers of Excellence. This collaboration features 27 of the nation’s leading academic medical institutions to which people with LBD and their families can turn for advanced Lewy body dementia diagnosis and treatment. The program provides a centralized, coordinated research resource, supporting an expanded effort in conducting clinical trials related to Lewy body dementia while helping to provide expert clinical care for patients, families, and caregivers. 

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