The Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium (TARCC) is a collaboration between eleven of the state’s leading medical research institutions, working to improve early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

The Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders has provided $65,989,665.23 in research grants since 2005.

2005-2024 Disbursements by Site:

Baylor College of Medicine$7,129,703.93 (2005-2024)

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center$21,392,072.70 (2005-2024)

UNT Health Fort Worth$9,402,049.88 (2005-2024)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center$6,068,418.97 (2005-2024)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

$7,061,668.15 (2009-2024)

Texas A&M Health Science Center

$2,988,344.50 (2014-2024)

The University of Texas at Austin$3,501,894.60 (2016-2024)

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

$6,236,755.20 (2005-2009; 2018-2024)

UTMB Health (Galveston)

$1,350,000.00 (2018-2024)

UT Rio Grande Valley

$858,756.80 (2019-2024)

Grand Total: $65,989,665.23

TARCC Funding Distributions since 2005

Alzheimer's Facts

brain-icon-small-11 in 9 people age 65+ has Alzheimer's disease.

brain-icon-small-1About 490,000 Texans are projected to have Alzheimer's by 2025.

brain-icon-small-11 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.

brain-icon-small-1Every 66 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s.

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Legislative Corner

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January 21, 2027: Save the Date!
TARCC 2027 Scientific Symposium

Join us on Thursday, January 21, 2027 at the AT&T Executive Hotel and Conference Center for the TARCC 2027 Scientific Symposium. Details to follow...

2026 photos are now available: view the photo gallery here.

The 2026 excellence in research poster awards have been announced.

Save the Date! Jan. 21, 2027

Notes from the Director

The Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT) is a landmark statewide initiative dedicated to accelerating research, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Created by the Texas Legislature and funded through a voter-approved investment, DPRIT represents one of the largest state commitments to brain health research in United States history. DPRIT was established to support innovative research and scientific discovery related to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and other neurodegenerative disorders. By investing in cutting-edge science and fostering collaboration among leading academic medical centers, research institutions, healthcare organizations, and industry partners, DPRIT aims to position Texas as a national leader in neuroscience and dementia research.
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TARCC Research Updates

TARCC investigators have been involved in a number of new, important research studies. Recently published research is wide ranging, spanning the gamut from clinical trials to new cognitive diagnostics; blood-based biomarkers in Mexican-Americans;  identification of additional risk genes; and validation of biomarker algorithms in AD patients and AD animal models.

View all TARCC researcher publications here.
View all TARCC Investigator Grant Awards here.

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6 months 7 hours ago

You all truly made this year’s symposium unforgettable!

We’re already looking forward to creating even more great memories together next year. Click the link to view more details and see the 2026 Poster Winners! conta.cc/4ky7nwD

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6 months 3 weeks ago

Check out the virtual options for the 2026 TARCC Symposium!

Now Streaming TARCC Symposium 2026

Email from Texas Alzheimer's Research and Care Consortium Virtual Options     Please join us for the TARCC Scientific Symposium: Advances in Alzheimer's Disease Science, Research, and Care January 22,

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