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
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.
University of South Carolina unveils statewide neurology health network expansion
The USC Brain Health Network is partnering with health systems to establish a statewide
network of clinics, focusing on meeting the needs of patients and caregivers in rural
and underserved areas of the state. Clinics in Winnsboro, SC and Sumter, SC will provide
specialized expertise in brain health to screen people for Alzheimer’s disease and
related dementias.
The ADRC at USC is a partner of multiple research centers and initiatives, including
the Office for the Study of Aging
In the coming decades, older adults will reach record numbers in our state and nation.
This growing population presents unique opportunities and challenges in both healthcare
and long-term care. The OSA has long recognized the importance of and is committed
to furthering information, education, and research on related aging issues, such as
disease, frailty, dependence, and caregiving.
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Each work group is engaged in research projects and other initiatives to advance the
goals of the ADRC.
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.
