The partnership between the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs), and the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) in advancing Alzheimer's disease research and care

Over the past four decades, the partnership between the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs), and the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC) has been instrumental in advancing research, data infrastructure, and community impact in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD). Established in 1984, ADRCs now span 36 centers conducting cutting-edge translational research, supported by NACC's comprehensive infrastructure that harmonizes, standardizes, and centralizes ADRC data. The Alzheimer's Association has actively amplified these efforts through major research funding, federal advocacy, data-sharing platforms, and community engagement programs. The partnership between the Alzheimer's Association, ADRCs, and NACC has accelerated discoveries in AD/ADRD, influenced public policy, and enhanced translation of research into real-world practice. Their sustained collaboration represents a powerful and scalable model for addressing the growing burden of AD/ADRD and advancing progress in prevention, diagnosis, and care.