Welcome

The USF Health Byrd Alzheimer's Institute is dedicated to the prevention, treatment and cure of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.

With a state-of-the-art building and a highly qualified team of researchers, doctors, clinicians and educators, we are in the forefront of Alzheimer's research and care.

The core missions of the Institute include:

• To conduct laboratory research to understand the changes in the brain that cause dementia and to develop approaches for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
• To conduct clinical trials to test treatments for individuals with all stages of memory loss.
• Provide state-of-the-art diagnostic evaluations and the highest level of patient care to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other memory problems.
• Support family caregivers by providing educational programs, support groups, counseling and information.
• Provide education and training for healthcare professionals, service providers and students.

Breaking News

International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer’s Institute faculty and graduate students are attending and presenting their work at the 10th annual International Conference (ICAD www.alz.org/icad). View topics selected for presentation here.

Rules Seek to Expand Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s
13 July 2010 New York Times article
New York Time Experts predict a two- to threefold increase in the number of people with the disease if new guidelines are adopted, as expected.