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WRAP is the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer’s Prevention. Established in 2001, today we are one of the world’s largest and longest running studies of individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
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We’re celebrating 25 years with a collaboration event
Researchers are invited to join us for a collaboration event on Nov. 5, 2026
The WRAP study celebrates 25 years!
What began with a single participant has grown into one of the world's largest and longest-running studies focused on identifying factors that influence brain health and Alzheimer's disease risk. To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Wisconsin Registry for Alzheimer's Prevention (WRAP), a recent episode of the Dementia Matters podcast brought together three leaders whose work has been instrumental to WRAP's success: Dr. Mark Sager, WRAP co-founder, and current WRAP multi-principal investigators Dr. Sterling Johnson and Dr. Jessica Caldwell.
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.
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