Press Releases
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
Dr. Rhoda Au Co-Authors Landmark Study on AI and Multi-Modal Digital Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Detection
Our own Dr. Rhoda Au is at the forefront of a major shift in how Alzheimer's disease may one day be detected — earlier, more accurately, and right from a smartphone. A study published in the Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease (Volume 13, January 2026), co-authored by Dr. Au, examines... More
“It Will Make CTE a Treatable Disease”: The Race for a Diagnosis in Life
When you’re not feeling yourself, you hope your doctor can provide some answers. Maybe they can tell you what’s wrong, why it’s happening, and what can be done about it. Or, if they can’t zero in on a diagnosis, perhaps tests—blood work, scans, samples—can help fill in the gaps. But what... More