UCI MIND graduate student Kara Neely, and Professors Green and LaFerla have discovered a key role for presenilin, a protein involved in the production of amyloid-beta, which forms the plaques in Alzheimer's disease. In a study published in the February 23rd edition of the Journal of Neuroscience, the research team show that presenilin plays an integral role in the way that cells, including neurons, dispose of misfunctioning and broken proteins. The accumulation of misfunctioning and broken proteins inside cells is thought to contribute to many neurodegenerative diseases, as well as to the aging process itself. This research highlights an important…
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Wine for the MIND - Saving Memories with Style attracted over 300 guests who enjoyed food, wine and fashion, all related to Alzheimer's. It was a fantastic event, chaired by Jacqueline DuPont and a committee of dedicated volunteers. Below are a selection of the photos - click on the thumbnails to see the photos and cycle through them.
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This event was a success! Watch this space for further announcements about supporting research at UCI MIND.
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Ending Alzheimer's Together Eric M. Reiman, M.D. Banner Alzheimer's Institute and Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium Tuesday, January 18, 2011 - 7:30 p.m. Dr. Reiman will show how he and his colleagues have used brain imaging techniques to track Alzheimer’s disease decades before the onset of symptoms. Also, he will describe their developing plan to find demonstrably effective Alzheimer’s prevention therapies as soon as possible. The seminar will be held at the Irvine Barclay Theatre (adjacent to the UCI campus) at 4242 Campus Drive, Irvine. Parking is provided in an adjacent structure for $8. The seminar is free of charge. No tickets or…
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Thank you for your support! Wine for the MIND - Saving Memories with Style was a success for UCI MIND!
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Thank you for visiting the webpage of The Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders. Your visit indicates a desire to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and I hope you find this site useful and that it provides the information you are seeking. Right now, over 5.2 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, including over 500,000 individuals in California and 30,000 in Orange County. Even more alarmingly, unless a way is found to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, it is estimated that over 11 million people will suffer from this insidious disorder by the year 2050. The Institute is…
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