McCance at UNGA, exciting research

MESSAGE FROM LEADERSHIP

We have had a thrilling start to fall, with several budding collaborations in support of the McCance mission of reducing the incidence of dementia, stroke and depression by 10% in 10 years. The excitement culminated with a rich and engaging presentation of the McCance Brain Care Score™ at the 78^th United Nations General Assembly Brain Health and Research Day at the end of September.

Our research has been making waves, with several McCance-connected studies garnering attention from the media. These encompass research on the connection between brain disease and exercise, the use of 3D models, and the published paper on genome associations in non-lobar intracerebral hemorrhages.

In closing, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to Co-Director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi, for his well-deserved election as a member of the National Academy of Medicine (NAM). His tireless contributions to the fields of health and medicine have earned him esteemed recognition.

We hope you enjoy the following highlights over the last couple of months and we look forward to continued progress as we move into 2024!

McCance Highlights

McCance takes center stage at the United Nations

Dr. Jonathan Rosand joined the Science Summit of the 78th United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York City, as a participant in the Brain Health and Research Day at UNGA78.

3D Model Unlocks Alzheimer's Immune Cell Insights

In research led by Dr. Rudy Tanzi, a 3D human brain model is unraveling the immune cell dynamics in Alzheimer's, potentially revolutionizing our understanding of the disease.

Implementing the Brain Care Score at UAB

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is leveraging the McCance Brain Care Score to pioneer innovative brain health advocacy through the Bham Pilot Project.

In the News: Tanzi's lab connects exercise to Alzheimer's risk reduction, the power of music, coffee and Alzheimer's disease

Scientists Finally Discover Why Exercise Cuts Alzheimer's Risk, Study Says

Researchers have identified a hormone called irisin that reduces a protein widely believed to cause Alzheimer's disease-more proof that the best known way to combat the disease is by staying active.

Lost in a world of dementia, 95-year-old still remembers every note

Dementia has robbed 95-year-old Elaine Lebar of nearly all her memories. But the music that Elaine's been playing her entire life has proven too strong for this disease.

Is Coffee Good for You? 6 Experts Weigh In on the Eternal Question

A nutritionist, cardiologist, celebrity trainer, and more offer their expertise on whether your coffee intake is hurting or helping.

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