The growing appreciation for the role of genetics in healthy aging, combined with rapidly advancing technology, has set the stage for an accelerating rate of discoveries in the future. With this in mind, the Genetic Research Core is organized to support current research and to prepare for the needs of future research. We currently collect DNA, family history and genotype data on various populations, including Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients and familial AD kindreds, community brain donors, elderly at risk and African American elderly. This

information is used to further our understanding of healthy brain aging and age-related neurological diseases. It is also used to develop new tools to be used in our search.

In order to foster collaborative research as well as expand resources and expertise, genetic samples and data are distributed to highly qualified investigators worldwide. Most of these researchers are pursuing the genetic causes and modifiers of dementia. To obtain more information about what resources we provide or to make a request for

biomarker data or tissue samples, please follow this link to our Genetics Data Source.

In addition to research, education is an integral part of the Genetic Core. We work in conjunction with Education Core along with community programs such as the Alzheimer Disease Association, Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering & Mathematics Advocacy Program (AWSEM), and Saturday Academy.