Primary Press Contacts

Robyn Allan
TARC Public Education Coordinator
rallan@txalzresearch.org
(512) 241-0420 ext. 17

Jim Hinds
TARC Project Coordinator
jhinds@austin.rr.com
(512) 263-1943

Dr. Robert Barber
TARC Scientific Coordinator
robert.barber@unthsc.edu
(817) 735-2506

 

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Alzheimer’s Research Experts
by TARC Institution
Resources For The Media
Staff and researchers with the Texas Alzheimer’s Research Consortium are available to answer your questions about the latest developments in Alzheimer’s research in Texas.  Our Alzheimer’s researchers also can provide local expert reaction to any national or international breaking news related to Alzheimer’s disease.  To coordinate the quickest response to your questions, contact Robyn Allan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
 

Latest Media Coverage

7.25.2010 Texas Scientists on Verge of Alzheimer's Blood Test
Houston Chronicle
Todd Ackerman reports the latest on how TARC scientists say exam would help millions confirm & fight the disease
 
7.16.2010 Alzheimer's Screen May Be Possible
Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Sid O'Bryant, an assistant professor of neurology, has published the first step in developing a blood test for Alzheimer's disease.
 
5.18.2010 Changing the Trajectory of Alzheimer's Disease: A National Imperative
Alzheimer's Association
This report examines the current projections and costs associated with the Alzheimer crisis, as well as what Medicare and Medicaid savings are possible if disease modifying treatments were available.
 
 




Alzheimer's Facts

In Texas, 852,820 caregivers provided 971,191,823 hours of unpaid care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia, valued at $11.2 billion dollars.