Press Releases
Research on Tap: The Framingham Heart Study — Three Generations, 78 Years of Data, and More to Discover
We are proud to be featured in Boston University's Research on Tap series, spotlighting the enduring legacy and ongoing impact of the Framingham Heart Study. This landmark longitudinal study — now spanning 78 years, three generations, more than 15,000 participants, and over 2 million biosamples — has fundamentally reshaped our understanding... More
Health Economics Mini-Symposium on AD/ADRD Research
Boston University, in collaboration with the National Bureau of Economic Research Coordinating Center on the Economics of Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease–Related Dementias (AD/ADRD), will host a Health Economics of AD/ADRD Mini-Symposium on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 1:00–2:30 PM (ET). This virtual session, titled “What Am I Missing in ADRD... More
Register Now: 6th Annual FHS Brain Aging Program Symposium
The Boston University Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program is pleased to announce its 6th Annual Symposium, taking place virtually on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 12:00–4:00 PM (EST). This year’s theme, “Transforming Brain Health: Digital Approaches in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias,” will spotlight cutting-edge research at the intersection of... More
Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program to Host Clinical Neuropathology Case Conference
The Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program will host its upcoming Clinical Neuropathology Case Conference on April 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This interactive session, organized by the program’s Clinical and Neuropathology Cores, will feature four compelling cases highlighting clinical history, neuroimaging, and neuropathological findings. Each case will... More
How the Framingham Heart Study Has Revolutionized Healthcare — 10 Groundbreaking Moments
The Framingham Heart Study, led by Boston University, has been reshaping how the world understands heart disease, brain aging, and human health for over 78 years — and a major new feature in BU's The Brink highlights just how profound that impact has been. The article spotlights 10 of the study's... More