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Top Stories
A new study from the NYU Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center used longitudinal NACC data to uncover a surprising link between Long-COVID and mild cognitive impairment.
Meet the 2026 Spring REC Rising Star Awardees and learn how their research is advancing new approaches to understanding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
The collaboration between the Alzheimer’s Association, NACC, and the ADRC Program is expanding support for early-career investigators and strengthening AD/ADRD research.