As we enter 2024, the team at the Alzheimer’s Prevention Registry would like to thank you for your continued support of our goal of connecting people to Alzheimer’s-focused research studies. 2023 was an exciting year and our commitment to end Alzheimer’s disease has never been stronger.

In 2023 we welcomed 10,439 new members to the Registry, featured 62 studies, and are now 396,029 members strong. Take a look at a few highlights from 2023.

• In late 2021, we received a new grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Aging (NIA). This five-year project allows us to add new features to the Registry to improve your experience with our program and better connect you to research studies that interest you. In 2023 we upgraded the “Find a Study” tool and other aspects of the website. We are excited to unveil new features and functionality in 2024 and beyond. 
• With support from two other grants from the NIA, we were able to enroll 10,641 new members to our GeneMatch program. GeneMatch is open to adults ages 50-90 who live in the United States and who do not have a diagnosis of cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. If you or someone you know is in this age range and NOT already enrolled in our GeneMatch program, please visit joingenematch.org to learn more and enroll. 
• Record numbers of members read this year’s monthly Alzheimer’s Prevention Bulletin articles about research findings and the latest scientific discoveries. Here are the top 4 most read articles from 2023:
  • At-home Alzheimer’s diagnosis through the prick of a finger might be available in the future
  • A decline in dementia could be linked to healthier arteries
  • How a flu shot could reduce your risk for dementia
  • Rare gene mutation delays onset of early Alzheimer’s by 30 years

“2024 looks to be a busy and exciting one,” said Jessica Langbaum, PhD, Senior Director, Research Strategy at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute. “We anticipate partnering with several new studies, offering you even more opportunities to participate in research. We will also be exploring ways to improve your experience with the Registry and study opportunities.”

We are looking forward to new research and discoveries in 2024. And you are a key to our success! Your willingness to spread the word and participate in research will bring us closer to a world free from Alzheimer’s disease. As always, thank you for your ongoing support of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Registry and your contributions to our work.