ADC Overview

The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC) at UT Southwestern is one of 32 centers funded by the National Institute on Aging to evaluate patients and to conduct scientific research into the cause(s) of Alzheimer's disease.

At UT Southwestern, an interdisciplinary research team pools its talents to study the nature of Alzheimer's disease from many vantage points. Research is ongoing, moving closer to improved diagnosis and caregiving techniques, medical intervention, etiology and eventual cure.

The ADC provides a thorough diagnostic evaluation of adult memory problems. The ADC can be found within the neurology clinic suite located on the 4th floor of the James W. Aston Ambulatory Care Center at 5303 Harry Hines Boulevard, Dallas, Texas. The Aston Care Center offers valet parking and is northwest of downtown Dallas on the UT Southwestern Medical Center Campus.  The center also offers individuals an opportunity to participate in clinical research to aid in finding better treatments for Alzheimer's disease.

Administrative Core
The ADC is directed by Roger N. Rosenberg, M.D., professor of neurology and Abe (Brunky), Morris and William Zale Distinguished Chair in Neurology.

Deputy Director Perrie M. Adams, Ph.D., Margaret D. Harris Professor in Alzheimer's Research and Associate Dean for Research, co-directs the ADC.

Clinical Core
Ramon Diaz-Arristia, M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Neurology.

Neuropathology Core
Charles L. White III, M.D., professor of pathology, directs the neuropathological services for the ADC.

Data Management Core
Joan Reisch, Ph.D., professor of Clinical Sciences directs the statistical and data management activities of the ADC.

Education and Outreach Core
Margaret (Peggy) Higgins, M.S., assistant professor, Department of Healthcare Services, directs the educational activities of the ADC.

The ADC is funded by NIA Grant #1-P30-AG12300-12