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The Duke & UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Research Education Component (REC) is now accepting applications for the Associate REC Scholar Program, an opportunity for Duke University undergraduate students interested in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) research.

The Duke & UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Research Education Component (REC) Scholar Program is now accepting applications for its 2027 scholar cohort.

The Duke Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Aging (Duke AITC) has released its first national Request for Applications (RFA) to support innovative research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, technology, aging, and Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD).

The Duke/UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is pleased to share the launch of the Duke Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Aging: Governance and Evaluation (Duke AITC-AIGE), a new National Institute on Aging-funded initiative dedicated to advancing the responsible use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in aging and dementia research.

Dr. Jan Busby-Whitehead, M. Andrew Greganti Distinguished Professor of Medicine, has been selected as the 2026 Pioneer Award recipient from the North Carolina Coalition on Aging (NC COA). The state-wide organization established this award in 2016 to recognize individuals who have made long-time outstanding contributions to the field of aging in North Carolina. The NC COA honored Dr. Busby-Whitehead at their September 25, 2026 annual meeting.

The Duke/UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is pleased to announce two funding opportunities supported by the Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust (CART) for 2027.