Neurodegeneration

As Baby Boomers continue to age, new work is calling attention to an often-forgotten subset of people with neurocognitive disorders: the rapidly growing population in U.S. prisons.

A recent UVA study found that seizures and memory formation follow the same brain circuits.

The finding could benefit battles against dementia, stroke and other conditions.

UVA Engineering professor Yanjun Qi builds artificial intelligence tools that have the power to turn biomedical data into better medicine.

The new findings may explain why genes associated with cholesterol have been linked to increased risk for Alzheimer’s.

The $150,000 grant will allow a study into sleep and circadian disruptions that often preceded the onset of memory issues.

Focused ultrasound, the researchers hope, could revolutionize treatment for conditions from Alzheimer’s to brain tumors and even stroke.

An institute founded as part of the University’s Cornerstone Plan brings together faculty from a range of disciplines to tackle complex problems involving the brain.

A recent gift from the Harrison Family Foundation supports the collection of behavior, neuroimaging, and basic science data across platforms.