The McKnight Brain Research Foundation strives to better understand and alleviate age-related cognitive decline and memory loss to help people age successfully and maintain their brain health.

Cognitive health by the numbers

13%

of people 65 and older develop Alzheimers disease

87%

of people 65 and older may experience cognitive changes due to the normal aging process
For Researchers

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The McKnight Clinical Translational Research Scholarship in Cognitive Aging and Age-Related Memory Loss recognizes the importance of rigorous training in clinical research and encourages young investigators to seek opportunities to establish future careers in the area of human cognitive aging. The application period is open now through September 1, 2022.
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As a primary care physician, we know you're well positioned to identify patients at-risk for or experiencing cognitive changes due to aging. Explore the information and resources available here to learn more about cognitive aging and age-related memory loss and the steps you can take to help your patients maintain their brain health.
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Our 20+ Year Commitment to Brain Research

Learn More About the Foundation

Read our new organizational brochure to learn more about our investment in and commitment to better understanding and alleviating age-related cognitive decline and memory loss.

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The McKnight Brain Institutes

An important goal of the Foundation is to foster cross-discipline, productive collaboration among top brain health scientists from across the country. In commitment to that goal, the Foundation has established three Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institutes at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, the University of Arizona and the University of Miami and the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Florida.

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

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University of Arizona

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University of Florida

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University of Miami

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