Welcome to the Gleason Lab
The Gleason Lab strives to improve diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and dementia for all individuals including women, African Americans and other groups traditionally underrepresented in research. The belief that research discoveries should benefit all groups unifies seemingly disparate lines of scientific inquiry. The Gleason Lab was founded on the premise that diversity makes for better science.
News from the Gleason Lab
Thank you, Dr. Carter, for all you do!
We congratulate Dr. Fabu Carter on her 10 years of service to the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program (ADRC and WRAP together). Her dedication to the work of inclusion has transformed our collective research endeavor. Thank …
January 14, 2025Research Visits at UW South Madison Partnership Office
The ADRC is now offering the UW South Madison Partner Office as an option for study visits outside of the hospital setting, located in the Community Data Collection Project Site at the office in room …
January 14, 2025Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Education Series
Healthy Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment is an educational series that provides individuals with MCI and their care partners with guidance through science based strategies. These strategies empower participants with knowledge they can apply to …
January 14, 2025Dr. Gilda Ennis presents at 2024 CTAD Conference
Dr. Gilda Ennis, PhD, Gleason Lab Scientist gave an oral presentation on research describing the performance of blood-based p-tau217, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), in Black Americans enrolled in the African Americans Fighting Alzheimer’s …
November 1, 2024Wisconsin ADRC hosts drive thru event with free resources and vaccine clinic
Almost 250 people attended a drive-thru resource fair in Madison’s Penn Park on July 31. The event, hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, featured over 15 organizations with info on healthy aging, a free …
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How to Join a Research Lab
If you are a trainee looking for information about joining a lab, visit the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's How to Join a Research Lab page.
