McCance Center for Brain Health
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Our mission is to promote healthy brain aging and prevent neurodegenerative disease through innovative research.
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Don’t miss our last seminar of 2025! Dr. Nanda Kumar Navalpur Shanmugam, presents Inflammation Beyond the Intestine: Colitis-Induced Immune Changes in Alzheimer’s Mouse Model on December 8th at 11 am. Learn more & register here: bit.ly/McCanceEvents #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
November 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Don’t miss our last seminar of 2025! Dr. Nanda Kumar Navalpur Shanmugam, presents Inflammation Beyond the Intestine: Colitis-Induced Immune Changes in Alzheimer’s Mouse Model on December 8th at 11 am. Learn more & register here: bit.ly/McCanceEvents #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
The McCance Center research team is working to diagnose and track Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear. Learn more here: bit.ly/Pre-ADI #McCanceBrainDiscoveries #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
November 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
The McCance Center research team is working to diagnose and track Alzheimer's disease before symptoms appear. Learn more here: bit.ly/Pre-ADI #McCanceBrainDiscoveries #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
New paper on McCance Center-funded trial by Dr. Edmarie Guzman-Velez shows alleviation of Long COVID symptoms with nicotinamide riboside supplement. Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
November 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New paper on McCance Center-funded trial by Dr. Edmarie Guzman-Velez shows alleviation of Long COVID symptoms with nicotinamide riboside supplement. Read it here: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Congratulations to McCance Center director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi, for being named to the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list! More here: clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers/ #highlycited2025
November 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Congratulations to McCance Center director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi, for being named to the 2025 Clarivate Highly Cited Researchers list! More here: clarivate.com/highly-cited-researchers/ #highlycited2025
The McCance team is growing! We’re recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator, bilingual Spanish - English, to help us launch a trial of a natural product combinations for early AD intervention. Learn more & apply: bit.ly/McCanceCRC #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
November 12, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The McCance team is growing! We’re recruiting a Clinical Research Coordinator, bilingual Spanish - English, to help us launch a trial of a natural product combinations for early AD intervention. Learn more & apply: bit.ly/McCanceCRC #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
The Amyloid Beta Peptide is a natural protein found in the brain. With Alzheimer’s disease, this protein builds up and forms clumps called plaques, which cause damage to the brain.
Learn how you can protect your brain with the SHIELD method: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
Learn how you can protect your brain with the SHIELD method: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Amyloid Beta Peptide is a natural protein found in the brain. With Alzheimer’s disease, this protein builds up and forms clumps called plaques, which cause damage to the brain.
Learn how you can protect your brain with the SHIELD method: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
Learn how you can protect your brain with the SHIELD method: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Other causes include Lewy body dementia, Frontotemporal dementia, & Vascular dementia. Learn how we're working to find treatments for Alzheimer’s long before symptoms show: bit.ly/MCCTP #McCanceBrainDiscoveries #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
November 5, 2025 at 5:36 PM
The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. Other causes include Lewy body dementia, Frontotemporal dementia, & Vascular dementia. Learn how we're working to find treatments for Alzheimer’s long before symptoms show: bit.ly/MCCTP #McCanceBrainDiscoveries #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth
November is #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth. Currently, more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's - a number expected to double by 2060. Here at the McCance Center, under the direction of Dr. Rudy Tanzi, our research is focused on early intervention. Read more: bit.ly/MCCTP
October 31, 2025 at 12:30 PM
November is #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth. Currently, more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's - a number expected to double by 2060. Here at the McCance Center, under the direction of Dr. Rudy Tanzi, our research is focused on early intervention. Read more: bit.ly/MCCTP
Join us virtually for the McCance Center Seminar Series, featuring leading clinicians & scientists discussing the latest research on brain health. We offer continuing education credits for physicians and nurses. Learn more: bit.ly/McCanceEvents #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
October 22, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Join us virtually for the McCance Center Seminar Series, featuring leading clinicians & scientists discussing the latest research on brain health. We offer continuing education credits for physicians and nurses. Learn more: bit.ly/McCanceEvents #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Don’t miss the next two presenters in the McCance Seminar Series! Continuing education credits are available for physicians and nurses. bit.ly/McCanceEvents
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
October 9, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Don’t miss the next two presenters in the McCance Seminar Series! Continuing education credits are available for physicians and nurses. bit.ly/McCanceEvents
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
McCance Clinical Trials Director, Gene Bowman, will present “Fueling Resilience in Brain Aging: Early Detection & Individualized Nutritional Therapies for Dementia Prevention” at the Harvard Medical School Brain Aging Symposium on 10/22. www.agingconsortium.org/brain-aging
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
September 30, 2025 at 5:52 PM
McCance Clinical Trials Director, Gene Bowman, will present “Fueling Resilience in Brain Aging: Early Detection & Individualized Nutritional Therapies for Dementia Prevention” at the Harvard Medical School Brain Aging Symposium on 10/22. www.agingconsortium.org/brain-aging
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Save the dates for the next three speakers in the McCance Center Seminar Series! Register to attend and receive continuing education credit for physicians and nurses. Learn more & reserve your spot here: bit.ly/McEvents #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
September 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Save the dates for the next three speakers in the McCance Center Seminar Series! Register to attend and receive continuing education credit for physicians and nurses. Learn more & reserve your spot here: bit.ly/McEvents #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Join a vibrant community of professionals for in-depth discussions on the future of brain health! Our seminar series now offers continuing education credit for physicians and nurses. Sign up to expand your knowledge: bit.ly/McCanceEvents
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
September 11, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Join a vibrant community of professionals for in-depth discussions on the future of brain health! Our seminar series now offers continuing education credit for physicians and nurses. Sign up to expand your knowledge: bit.ly/McCanceEvents
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance scientific research in the dynamic field of nutrition and neurology! Join the McCance Center’s Brain Nutrition Lab led by Dr. Gene Bowman! bit.ly/McCancePDRF
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
September 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance scientific research in the dynamic field of nutrition and neurology! Join the McCance Center’s Brain Nutrition Lab led by Dr. Gene Bowman! bit.ly/McCancePDRF
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Are you a highly organized and experienced project manager with a passion for clinical trials and brain research? We have an exciting opportunity on the McCance Center team for a Clinical Research Project Manager II! See the full job description here: bit.ly/McCancePMII
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
September 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Are you a highly organized and experienced project manager with a passion for clinical trials and brain research? We have an exciting opportunity on the McCance Center team for a Clinical Research Project Manager II! See the full job description here: bit.ly/McCancePMII
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
McCance Center Clinical Trials Director, Dr. Gene Bowman, spoke at the MGB Neurology retreat this week. He shared insights on the Center’s mission to advance early detection and intervention, to promote brain health, and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
July 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
McCance Center Clinical Trials Director, Dr. Gene Bowman, spoke at the MGB Neurology retreat this week. He shared insights on the Center’s mission to advance early detection and intervention, to promote brain health, and prevent Alzheimer’s disease. #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#WorldBrainDay2025 is the perfect time to highlight the SHIELD method, created by Dr. Rudy Tanzi. SHIELD outlines practical, everyday steps you can take to support brain health and reduce your risk of brain disease later in life. Start building brain-healthy habits today! bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
July 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#WorldBrainDay2025 is the perfect time to highlight the SHIELD method, created by Dr. Rudy Tanzi. SHIELD outlines practical, everyday steps you can take to support brain health and reduce your risk of brain disease later in life. Start building brain-healthy habits today! bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
We close out #Alzheimers & #Brain Awareness month by sharing information about brain-healthy foods.
To learn more about brain health, check out the SHIELD Method developed by McCance Center Director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan. #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
To learn more about brain health, check out the SHIELD Method developed by McCance Center Director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan. #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
June 30, 2025 at 11:55 AM
We close out #Alzheimers & #Brain Awareness month by sharing information about brain-healthy foods.
To learn more about brain health, check out the SHIELD Method developed by McCance Center Director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan. #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
To learn more about brain health, check out the SHIELD Method developed by McCance Center Director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan. #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Today’s brain-healthy lifestyle tip, for #Alzheimers & #Brain Awareness month, is LEARNING. For more information about brain health, visit: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
June 24, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Today’s brain-healthy lifestyle tip, for #Alzheimers & #Brain Awareness month, is LEARNING. For more information about brain health, visit: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
McCance Center Director Dr. Rudy Tanzi weighs in on the benefits of the MIND diet in this National Geographic article: bit.ly/NGMIND
June 18, 2025 at 1:49 PM
McCance Center Director Dr. Rudy Tanzi weighs in on the benefits of the MIND diet in this National Geographic article: bit.ly/NGMIND
Today’s brain health tip for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is EXERCISE!
Exercise increases your heart rate and blood flow, which delivers more oxygen and nutrients to your brain.
For more #brainhealth tips, visit: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Exercise increases your heart rate and blood flow, which delivers more oxygen and nutrients to your brain.
For more #brainhealth tips, visit: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
June 17, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Today’s brain health tip for Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month is EXERCISE!
Exercise increases your heart rate and blood flow, which delivers more oxygen and nutrients to your brain.
For more #brainhealth tips, visit: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Exercise increases your heart rate and blood flow, which delivers more oxygen and nutrients to your brain.
For more #brainhealth tips, visit: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Today’s brain-healthy lifestyle tip, in recognition of #Alzheimers & #Brain Awareness month, is Interaction.
To learn more about brain health, check out the SHIELD Method developed by McCance Center Director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi: //bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
To learn more about brain health, check out the SHIELD Method developed by McCance Center Director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi: //bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
June 13, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Today’s brain-healthy lifestyle tip, in recognition of #Alzheimers & #Brain Awareness month, is Interaction.
To learn more about brain health, check out the SHIELD Method developed by McCance Center Director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi: //bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
To learn more about brain health, check out the SHIELD Method developed by McCance Center Director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi: //bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Here’s another brain-healthy lifestyle tip in honor of #Alzheimers & #Brain Awareness Month.
Long-term stress can damage the brain and increase risk for conditions like dementia, depression, & stroke. It’s important to handle your stress. Learn more: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Long-term stress can damage the brain and increase risk for conditions like dementia, depression, & stroke. It’s important to handle your stress. Learn more: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
June 10, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Here’s another brain-healthy lifestyle tip in honor of #Alzheimers & #Brain Awareness Month.
Long-term stress can damage the brain and increase risk for conditions like dementia, depression, & stroke. It’s important to handle your stress. Learn more: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
Long-term stress can damage the brain and increase risk for conditions like dementia, depression, & stroke. It’s important to handle your stress. Learn more: bit.ly/SHIELDPlan
#McCanceBrainDiscoveries
A new study shows McCance Brain Care Score Strongly Correlates with Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Common Cancers Worldwide. Learn more: massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/press-releases/brain-care-score-correlates-cardiovascualar-disease-common-cancers-risk #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
June 9, 2025 at 2:23 PM
A new study shows McCance Brain Care Score Strongly Correlates with Risk of Cardiovascular Disease and Common Cancers Worldwide. Learn more: massgeneralbrigham.org/en/about/newsroom/press-releases/brain-care-score-correlates-cardiovascualar-disease-common-cancers-risk #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
In honor of Alzheimer’s & #Brain Awareness Month, we’ll be sharing brain-healthy lifestyle tips throughout June. Today, we focus on sleep. For more brain health tips, check out the SHIELD Method developed by McCance Center Director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi. bit.ly/SHIELDPlan #McCanceBrainDiscoveries
June 2, 2025 at 11:59 AM
In honor of Alzheimer’s & #Brain Awareness Month, we’ll be sharing brain-healthy lifestyle tips throughout June. Today, we focus on sleep. For more brain health tips, check out the SHIELD Method developed by McCance Center Director, Dr. Rudy Tanzi. bit.ly/SHIELDPlan #McCanceBrainDiscoveries