McKnight Brain Research Foundation Trustee, Dr. Sharon Brangman, recently spoke with AARP about the blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease that became available in May and November of 2025 and the at-home tests many companies are now offering. Dr. Brangman, chair of geriatric medicine at SUNY Upstate Medical University, emphasized how essential the interaction between patient and physician is for an accurate diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.
Announcing the 2025 McKnight Brain Research Foundation Innovator Awards in Cognitive Aging and Memory Loss
The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) and the McKnight Brain Research Foundation (MBRF) are pleased to announce the 2025 recipients of The McKnight Brain Research Foundation Innovator Awards in Cognitive Aging and Memory Loss: Leah Acker, MD, Duke University and Erin Gibson, PhD, Stanford School of Medicine.
New Research from MBRF Scholar Alum, Dr. Wendy Yau, Shows the Number of Daily Steps May Delay Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Progression
A new study by Dr. Wendy Yau, a former McKnight Clinical Translational Research Scholar, and colleagues found that increasing the number of steps taken daily may slow cognitive decline in older adults with early, biological signs of Alzheimer’s disease.
MBRF Trustee, Allison Brashear, MD, MBA, Elected to the National Academy of Medicine
We’re thrilled to announce Dr. Allison Brashear, MBRF Trustee and Vice President for Health Sciences at the University at Buffalo and Dean of the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, was elected to the National Academy of Medicine. Dr. Brashear is one of 90 regular members and 10 international members elected to the NAM during its annual meeting earlier in October.
These 8 Money Mistakes Could be Signs of Dementia
Bonnie Levin, PhD, Associate Director of the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at the University of Miami, recently spoke with the New York Post to offer insights on how dementia may impact an individual’s ability to make sound financial decisions. The article below originally posted by the New York Post on September 30 includes insights from Dr. Levin on the red flags that may signal dementia and how to protect seniors from financial exploitation.
10 Habits to Build a Healthy Brain and Gear Up Strong for Year End
MBRF Trustee, Dr. Roy Hamilton, recently spoke with Forbes.com to share his key tips to help people maintain and strengthen their brains with age.
The 6-6-6 Walking Challenge Reduces Workday Stress and Job Burnout
MBRF Trustee, Dr. Roy Hamilton, recently spoke with Forbes.com to share his insights on the brain benefits of the viral 6-6-6 walking challenge, an interval workout that uses numerical structure: starting at 6:00am or 6:00pm, alternating between a fast walking pace and a comfortable pace every 6 minutes, for 60 minutes 6 times a week. Dr. Hamilton says, “Walking briskly for 60 minutes a few times a week offers a great amount of aerobic exercise, which is good for brain health.”
Ask the Expert Interview with Dr. Tatjana Rundek
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) recently launched a pilot project to assess ways to help patients prevent cognitive decline. We caught up with Dr. Ronald Lazar, Director of the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at UAB, to tell us more about this innovative project, which integrates brain health assessments and coaching into the primary care setting.
Ask the Expert Interview with Dr. Ronald Lazar
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) recently launched a pilot project to assess ways to help patients prevent cognitive decline. We caught up with Dr. Ronald Lazar, Director of the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute at UAB, to tell us more about this innovative project, which integrates brain health assessments and coaching into the primary care setting.
Three Questions with Dr. Steven DeKosky
Deputy Director, McKnight Brain Institute; Aerts-Cosper Professor of Alzheimer’s Research; Associate Director, 1Florida AD Research Center’ and Professor of Neurology & Neuroscience, University of Florida Q: Why is early detection so critical to preventing cognitive decline among older adults and what are some of the barriers to early detection? One of the major reasons why early detection or pre-disease detection … Read More
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