Wake Forest Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

The Wake Forest Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) focuses on research, education and potential treatments aimed at preventing or slowing Alzheimer’s disease. Our ADRC has a special focus on early intervention and understanding the role of disorders such as hypertension and diabetes in Alzheimer’s disease. We also work to increase clinical study enrollment of people who are at increased risk and not adequately represented in clinical research. The Center benefits our region by providing education to health professionals, researchers, clinical study participants and their families, and the community at large. The Wake Forest ADRC has a special focus on understanding the role of vascular and metabolic contributions to Alzheimer’s disease and on enhancing participation of underserved populations who are at increased risk.