Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

The Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) Designation is a multi-institutional collaboration between the University of South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina, and Clemson University to effectively address the problems and challenges experienced by those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their families and caregivers. Supported by funds from the SC Department of Health and Human Services, ADRC faculty members are engaging in multidisciplinary research projects to address these issues.

Welcome to the ADRC at the University of South Carolina

The ADRC at the University of South Carolina (USC) features 23 faculty and post-doctoral fellows across multiple disciplines, including medicine, public health, nursing, social work, engineering, and biology. The USC group is organized into four work groups to encourage greater collaboration and a multidisciplinary approach to each project. The work groups are the Engineering Group, Molecular Biology Group, Neuroimaging Group, and Public Health/Nursing/Social Work Group.

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ADRC News and Stories

Leadership award recognizes USC aging expertise, enables professor to launch training program to diversify research workforce

The National Institutes of Health has selected one of the university's foremost aging and health communication researchers, Daniela Friedman, as the recipient of a National Institute on Aging K07 Academic Leadership Career Award.

USC Brain Health launches new website

Visit their sharp new website for resources to support patients and caregivers, the latest updates on their work, a sneak peek at the forthcoming USC Brain Health Center and more.

USC’s new Brain Health Clinic in Sumter offers hope to underserved Alzheimer’s patients

USC's Brain Health Clinic partners with Prisma Health Toumey to open their second clinic in Sumter, SC. The clinic will provide care for underserved patients who may not have the opportunity to seek care anywhere else.

Research Initiatives

Each work group is engaged in research projects and other initiatives to advance the goals of the ADRC.

Funding Acknowledgement

Funding for the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center designation is made possible from the South Carolina State legislature. Special thanks to our partnership with Taylor Wilson (Director of Government Affairs) and the SC Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Helping Families and Caregivers

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