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WRAP is the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention, one of the world’s largest and longest running studies of individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
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How a recent Harvard-led Alzheimer’s study uses WRAP data
A new study by researchers at Harvard University and presented at the 2026 Alzheimer's Association International Conference is generating news for its findings that a simple blood test may help predict future cognitive decline, paving the way for researchers to identify effective strategies for Alzheimer’s prevention. The study analyzed data from nearly 2,700 cognitively unimpaired adults across six international research cohorts, including participants from the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention.
Dr. Nathaniel Chin publishes book on navigating Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care
A new book by Nathaniel Chin, MD, When Memory Fades: What to Expect at Every Stage, from Early Signs to Full Support for Alzheimer’s and Dementia, offers a clear and compassionate guide for people navigating Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Midlife, menopause, and the brain: New insights from Dr. Jessica Caldwell
Caldwell’s research reframes common experiences like “brain fog” during menopause as both real and measurable, yet often temporary. Framing midlife as a window of opportunity, when interventions such as sleep and stress management, consistent physical activity, and addressing cardiovascular health may help protect the brain over time.
Dr. Kimberly Mueller discusses WRAP, early interventions in Alzheimer’s disease
In a recent interview on the La Crosse, WI area radio station WIZM, Kimberly Mueller, PhD, CCC-SLP, shared updates on how Alzheimer’s disease is being detected earlier, and how the WRAP research study is helping lead those advances. Mueller is an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an investigator in the UW–Madison Alzheimer’s disease research programs, including our WRAP study.
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