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http://uwaging.org/genesdb/

THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on February 17,2023. A database of genes and interventions connected with aging phenotypes including those with respect to their effects on life-span or age-related neurological diseases. Information includes: organism, aging phenotype, allele type, strain, gene function, phenotypes, mutant, and homologs. If you know of published data (or your own unpublished data that you'd like to share) not currently in the database, please use the Submit a Gene/Intervention link.

Proper citation: Aging Genes and Interventions Database (RRID:SCR_002701) Copy   

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http://www.afar.org/

A non-profit organization that supports the advance of healthy aging through biomedical research.

Proper citation: American Federation for Aging Research (RRID:SCR_000806) Copy   

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http://knightadrc.wustl.edu/

The Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center (Knight ADRC) supports researchers and our surrounding community in their pursuit of answers that will lead to improved diagnosis and care for persons with Alzheimer disease (AD). The Center is committed to the long-term goal of finding a way to effectively treat and prevent AD. The Knight ADRC facilitates advanced research on the clinical, genetic, neuropathological, neuroanatomical, biomedical, psychosocial, and neuropsychological aspects of Alzheimer disease, as well as other related brain disorders.

Proper citation: Washington University School of Medicine Knight Alzheimers Disease Research Center (RRID:SCR_000210) Copy   

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http://scicrunch.org/Aging

Portal devoted to aging relevant scientific data and resources.

Proper citation: Aging Portal (RRID:SCR_000496) Copy   

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http://iadrp.nia.nih.gov/content/about-cadro

A classification system developed by the National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association that can be used to integrate and compare Alzheimer's disease (AD) research portfolios from public and private organizations supporting AD research in the US and abroad. The CADRO was constructed as a three-tier classification system organized around seven major categories: five in research and two resource-related: * Category A. Molecular Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Alzheimer's Disease * Category B. Diagnosis, Assessment and Disease Monitoring * Category C. Translational Research and Clinical Interventions * Category D. Epidemiology * Category E. Care, Support and Health Economics of Alzheimer's Diseases * Category F. Research Resources * Category G. Consortia and Public Private Partnerships * Category H. Alzheimer's Disease - Related Dementias Using information from project abstracts and research aims, the above categories were stratified into research topics and these were further divided into research themes. The three levels of classification are meant to enable a fine-grained portfolio analysis that can inform strategic planning and funding decisions. The CADRO was developed as a dynamic portfolio analysis tool that can be used to: (i) capture the changing landscape of AD research funded by different organizations, (ii) identify opportunities for coordination of support for AD research, and (iii) identify funding gaps as well as areas of overlap within and across organizations.

Proper citation: CADRO (RRID:SCR_004046) Copy   

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http://www.chargeconsortium.com/

Consortium formed to facilitate genome-wide association study meta-analyses and replication opportunities among multiple large and well-phenotyped longitudinal cohort studies. A bibliography of CHARGE publications is available. Its founding member cohorts include: * Age, Gene, Environment, Susceptibility Study -- Reykjavik * Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study * Cardiovascular Health Study * Framingham Heart Study * Rotterdam Study Additional core cohorts include: * Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults * Family Heart Study * Health, Aging, and Body Composition Study * Jackson Heart Study * Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis

Proper citation: Cohorts for Heart and Aging Research in Genomic Epidemiology (RRID:SCR_004034) Copy   

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http://datashare.ucsf.edu/

Platform to facilitate sharing, discovery, and secure access to UCSF biomedical data. It''s powered by the Dataverse Network platform, which supports a variety of data types, as well as attribution and licensing needs. Researchers may share datasets, discover data from other labs, and reuse data. Links to tools and information that help scientists properly organize, manage, and document their datasets are also provided.

Proper citation: UCSF DataShare (RRID:SCR_004340) Copy   

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http://www.nia.nih.gov/

National institute that leads the federal government in conducting and supporting research on aging and the health and well-being of older people. The Institute seeks to understand the nature of aging and the aging process, and diseases and conditions associated with growing older, in order to extend the healthy, active years of life. In 1974, Congress granted authority to form NIA to provide leadership in aging research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relevant to aging and older people. Subsequent amendments to this legislation designated NIA as the primary Federal agency on Alzheimer's disease research. Mission The Institute's mission is to: * Support and conduct genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social, and economic research on aging. * Foster the development of research and clinician scientists in aging. * Provide research resources. * Disseminate information about aging and advances in research to the public, health care professionals, and the scientific community,among a variety of audiences. Programs NIA sponsors research on aging through extramural and intramural programs. The extramural program funds research and training at universities, hospitals, medical centers, and other public and private organizations nationwide. The intramural program conducts basic and clinical research in Baltimore, MD, and on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD.

Proper citation: National Institute on Aging (RRID:SCR_011438) Copy   

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http://www.cumc.columbia.edu/dept/taub/index.html

An institute which conducts research of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other age-related brain diseases. This organization also provides clinical evaluations to patients with memory problems, Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia. Furthermore, the institute leads multi-center clinical trials for the treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other age-related brain diseases. There is a brain donation program for enrolled/examined patients. The Education Core of the Taub Institute sponsors community events and Continuing Medical Education programs, as well as the distribution of periodic newsletters and brochures highlighting research developments and other Alzheimer's topics.

Proper citation: Taub Institute for Research on Alzheimers Disease and the Aging Brain (RRID:SCR_008802) Copy   

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http://madrc.mgh.harvard.edu/

An Alzheimer's disease research center which supports new research and enhances ongoing research by providing core support to bringing together behavioral, biomedical, and clinical scientists. The Center conducts multidisciplinary research, trains scientists, and spreads information about Alzheimer's disease and related disorders to the general public. The principal goal of the Massachusetts ADRC is to support research in aging, Alzheimer's Disease and other related disorders. Researchers work with national and international multi-disciplinary teams to understand: normal aging, the transition from normal aging to mild forms of memory problems, and the later stages of dementia. The Massachusetts ADRC has an active brain donation program at the Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) for patients as well as subjects enrolled in research studies.

Proper citation: Massachusetts Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (RRID:SCR_008764) Copy   

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https://www.radc.rush.edu/res/ext/home.htm

An Alzheimer's disease center which researches the cause, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease with a focus on four main areas of research: risk factors for Alzheimer's and related disorders, the neurological basis of the disease, diagnosis, and treatment. Data includes a number of computed variables that are available for ROS, MAP and MARS cohorts. These variables are under categories such as affect and personality, chronic medical conditions, and clinical diagnosis. Specimens include ante-mortem and post-mortem samples obtained from subjects evaluated by ROS, MAP and clinical study cores. Specimen categories include: Brain tissue (Fixed and frozen), Spinal cord, Muscles (Post-mortem), and Nerve (Post-mortem), among other types of specimens. Data sharing policies and procedures apply to obtaining ante-mortem and post-mortem specimens from participants evaluated by the selected cohorts of the RADC.

Proper citation: Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center (RRID:SCR_008763) Copy   

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http://www.mc.uky.edu/coa/

A center which focuses on research dedicated to the aging process and age-related brain diseases, as well as education, outreach, and clinical programs that promote healthy brain aging. The major foci of the Center are basic and applied research in Alzheimer's disease and related neurodegenerative disorders. Its objectives include expanding translational neuroscience research and providing educational opportunities to the general public, as well as healthcare students and professionals., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: Sanders Brown Center on Aging (RRID:SCR_008765) Copy   

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http://www.ttuhsc.edu/centers/aging/giabrainbank.aspx

The Brain Bank was developed with two service-minded objectives: provide a free brain autopsy to confirm clinical diagnosis of dementia, and collect, bank and provide brain tissue to qualified scientific researchers studying diseases related to dementia. By working together, patients and researchers can help us understand the origins of neurodegenerative disease and eventually improve the treatment and care of dementia. The clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease can only be confirmed by brain autopsy, or the examination of brain tissue after death. This examination will determine a patients's precise type of dementia. To confirm the diagnosis of Alzheimer's, for example, the brain tissue is examined for amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles by a neuropathologist. The presence of these plaques and tangles will verify the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease. While it is important to us to enroll patients with dementia, it is equally important to enroll people with no dementia. These subjects are termed as controls and the brain tissue from controls will enable researchers to make comparisons to brain tissue from dementia patients. We are seeking donations from individuals who have had an age-related neurodegenerative disease like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Lewy Body or other related dementia.

Proper citation: GIA Brain Bank Program (RRID:SCR_008877) Copy   

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http://adc.med.nyu.edu/

The NYU Alzheimer's Disease Center is part of the Department of Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine. The center's goals are to advance current knowledge and understanding of brain aging and Alzheimer's disease, to expand the numbers of scientists working in the field of aging and Alzheimer's research, to work toward better treatment options and care for patients, and to apply and share its findings with healthcare providers, researchers, and the general public. The ADC's programs and services extend to other research facilities and to healthcare professionals through the use of its core facilities. The NYU ADC is made up of seven core facilities: Administrative Core, Clinical Core, Neuropathology Core, Education Core, Data Management and Biostatistics Core, Neuroimaging Core, and Psychosocial Core.

Proper citation: NYU Alzheimer's Disease Center (RRID:SCR_008754) Copy   

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http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/neurology/alzheimers/research/data-tissue/neuro-imaging.cfm

NeuroImaging laboratory focused on detecting early brain changes associated with cognitive decline and dementia that manages the neuroimaging component of all studies at the Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Center including acquisition and archival services, as well as volumetric analysis of anonymized MRI scans. Assistance with resulting data is also available, including statistical analysis, and preparation of materials for presentation and publication. The Layton Center also manages a library of thousands of digitized MRI scans, including what is believed to be the largest collection of longitudinal MRI scans of cognitively intact elderly subjects. The OADC Neuroimaging Lab conducts MRI studies on both 3 and 7T MRI systems using advanced sequences, employing a multimodal approach to brain imaging research.

Proper citation: Layton Center NeuroImaging Laboratory (RRID:SCR_008823) Copy   

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http://www.sfn.org/index.aspx?pagename=brainfacts

Brain Facts is a 74-page primer on the brain and nervous system, published by SfN. Designed for a lay audience as an introduction to neuroscience, Brain Facts is also a valuable educational resource used by high school teachers and students who participate in Brain Awareness Week. The 2008 edition updates all sections and includes new information on brain development, learning and memory, language, neurological and psychiatric illnesses, potential therapies, and more. Download the full book (PDF) or download individual sections. All downloads are PDFs. Educators, request a copy of the Brain Facts book (paperback or CD) - contact [email protected].

Proper citation: Brain Facts (RRID:SCR_008788) Copy   

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http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/research/centers-institutes/neurology/alzheimers/

An aging and Alzheimer's disease research center that conducts studies of treatments, technologies for patient support, genetics, neuroimaging, and pathology. The Center's clinical research focuses on understanding differing rates of progression and cognitive decline as compared to optimal cognitive health in the elderly and are currently studying methods of gauging the progression of Alzheimer’s disease through research in genetics, neuroimaging, and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers. Clinical trials performed at the Center include drugs targeted to ameliorate the symptoms of memory failure and slow the progression of disease.

Proper citation: OHSU Layton Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Center (RRID:SCR_008821) Copy   

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http://www.med.upenn.edu/cndr/biosamples-brainbank.html

A brain and tissue bank that contains human brain samples from patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD) and other related neurodegenerative dementias and movement disorders. This brain bank serves as a resource for scientists and researchers, providing access to tissue samples for further research. While priority is given to University of Pennsylvania researchers, this bank will provide requests to researchers not associated with the University of Pennsylvania. This tissue bank accepts donations from those seeing a University of Pennsylvania physician or collaborator.

Proper citation: University of Pennslyvania Brain Bank (RRID:SCR_008820) Copy   

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http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/dgcg/clinical-research-study-investigators-toolbox

The purpose of the NIA Clinical Research Toolbox is to provide a Web-based information repository for investigators and staff involved in clinical research. The Toolbox contains templates, sample forms, guidelines, regulations and information materials to assist investigators in the development and conduct of high quality clinical research studies.

Proper citation: Clinical Research Study Investigators Toolbox (RRID:SCR_008815) Copy   

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http://www.med.upenn.edu/cndr/index.shtml

A research institution which conducts clinical research to understand brain dysfunction and degeneration in Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease (PD), Frontotemporal disease (FTD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease), and other age-related neurodegenerative disorders. This organization also houses a general training program that has a focus on drug discovery. This program teaches trainees in etiology, pathogenesis, and diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, frontotemporal dementias, motor neuron disease and related disorders. This program also trains Ph.D and M.D/Ph.D students, as well scientists, physicians, and veterinarians who have already completed their advanced degree and are looking for a postdoctoral research fellowship. The program is designed to give a solid background in basic and translational neuroscience, and related disciplines.

Proper citation: University of Pennsylvania Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research (RRID:SCR_008798) Copy   

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