About the ACRC
Director:
Jerome A. Yesavage, MD |
| The Aging Clinical Research Center (ACRC) is a joint project of Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System. Through the ACRC, experienced investigators lead a variety of clinical, research and educational programs, with the aim of improving the lives of those affected by Alzheimer's Disease. |
The
Stanford/VA Aging Clinical Research Center was formed to study memory
loss associated with aging. The main purpose of ACRC is to investigate
the complex nature of Alzheimer's
Disease, its progression over time, its response to treatments, and
problems patients and caregivers experience in dealing with the changes
that occur. We are also conducting studies that look at changes that occur
over the course of normal aging. The clinical researchers at ACRC come
from many disciplines of medicine and neuroscience. Thus, we are able
to study Alzheimer's Disease as well as normal aging from several important
perspectives. |
This
work is funded by the National
Institute of Aging and the Department
of Veterans Affairs. The Center is located at the Palo Alto Veterans
Health Care System in Palo Alto, California. |