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Support Research to End Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

Why Donate to Brain Health Research

Our team at UD, and partners across Delaware, are united in the fight against dementia. We are working towards a cure by advancing cutting-edge research, educating our community on brain health, and training the next generation of scientific and clinical leaders.

How to Donate

Donate Online

The University of Delaware’s online platform lets you make a one-time gift or set up a recurring donation. You can include special instructions, such as donating in honor of a loved one. Your support helps advance this important research. Make an Online Donation today.

Donate by Check, Phone, Endowment, and More

For a full list of donation options, please visit UD’s How to Give page or call 302-831-4333.

Researchers Christopher Martens (right) and Curtis Johnson (center) work with applied physiology doctoral student Nate Romberger (left). They use high-resolution magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) to determine where brain damage occurs and what specific brain structures may be affected as they search for links between arterial stiffness, increased brain pressure and aging.

Utilize Cutting Edge Research Equipment

Donations give our scientists access to the latest tools and equipment. This technology helps us stay at the forefront of discovery and conduct impactful research that will benefit our community.

Researchers Christopher Martens (right) and Curtis Johnson (center) work with applied physiology doctoral student Nate Romberger (left). They use high-resolution magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) to determine where brain damage occurs and what specific brain structures may be affected as they search for links between arterial stiffness, increased brain pressure and aging.

Facilitate Outreach and Inclusion

Donations help us connect with our communities. We have formed over 30 partnerships with organizations across Delaware and helped increase involvement from underrepresented groups in research that could benefit them.

Researchers Christopher Martens (right) and Curtis Johnson (center) work with applied physiology doctoral student Nate Romberger (left). They use high-resolution magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) to determine where brain damage occurs and what specific brain structures may be affected as they search for links between arterial stiffness, increased brain pressure and aging.

Strengthen Community Education

Our Brain-WISE program, funded by donations, teaches older adults about brain health and risk factors for dementia. Through the involvement of our graduate students, the program also helps train future clinical professionals.

Researchers Christopher Martens (right) and Curtis Johnson (center) work with applied physiology doctoral student Nate Romberger (left). They use high-resolution magnetic resonance elastography (MRE) to determine where brain damage occurs and what specific brain structures may be affected as they search for links between arterial stiffness, increased brain pressure and aging.

Empower Student Researchers

Through a generous endowment fund, we are able to support graduate student travel to the leading scientific conferences including the Alzheimer’s Association Conference. Faith (pictured right) shared, “This experience allowed me to connect with researchers, and without the support, I would have never been able to attend.”

The Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research receives funding from individuals, grants, and partnerships. We could not conduct this vital research without your generous contributions!

Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research (DECCAR)