UCImpact | Memory & learning

UC Irvine researchers are internationally known for their research on age-related neurodegenerative diseases that affect learning and memory. Much of this work takes place at the Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND), where breakthrough studies on brain aging and the impact of neurological disorders are pointing the way to new and improved treatments for Alzheimer’s and other related disorders. Coupled with this are advanced clinical diagnosis and treatment for those suffering from age-related memory problems, along with help for families and caregivers.

Understanding the Alzheimer’s-Parkinson’s link

UCI researchers find the neurodegenerative combo of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases accelerates dementia.

Drug rescues memory lost to Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's lesions found in the retina

UCI neuroscientists have found that retinas in mice genetically altered to have Alzheimer's undergo changes similar to those that occur in the brain - most notably the accumulation of amyloid plaque lesions.

From left: Melissa Strong, Maya Koike, Kara Neely and Emily Mitchell

ReMIND builds community of young brain scientists

Graduate students have formed a group called ReMIND — short for Research & Education in Memory Impairments & Neurological Disorders — to better understand and cure neurodegenerative diseases.