Today is World Down Syndrome Day! Did you know that individuals with Down syndrome have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease? UCI MIND and The Center for Aging Research in Down Syndrome (CFAR-DS) are dedicated to understanding and addressing this important issue. The UCI MIND Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Down Syndrome Core, led by Drs. Ira Lott and Elizabeth Head, is a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing our understanding of Alzheimer’s in individuals with Down syndrome. CFAR-DS is a leading research institute with a mission to improve the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Dr. Elizabeth Head (left), Dr. Ira Lott (third from left) and Mr. Eric Doran (right) walk with a research participant.
To learn more about the vital research being done at CFAR-DS and UCI MIND and how you can support this cause, visit https://cfar-ds.uci.edu and https://mind.uci.edu/down-syndrome-core/
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of people with Down syndrome and contribute to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
