Research

The Wien Center's is committed to the advancement and development of new diagnostic tools and treatment options for patients with memory disorders. As part of this effort we are currently conducting several studies with patients in all different stages of the disease. Bellow you will find a description of each one of the studies being conducted at the Wien Center. If you would like to speak to someone about participating in one of our studies please contact Adriana Bohorquez at 305-674-2037.

Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI-2) (Protocol #10-27-H-09)

Would you like to participate in a study to look at the usefulness of brain scans, markers in your blood and spinal fluid, together with measurements of memory, thinking and daily functioning, in the identification of Alzheimer's disease at an early stage?

This study is sponsored by the National Institute on Aging. The Wien Center will be one of over 50 centers participating in the study. You may qualify for this study if you are in good general health, have either good memory or memory problems, and are between 50 and 89 years of age. If you qualify, you will have to come to the Wien Center for 8 or more visits to test your memory and to have several different types of brain scans, including an MRI and a PET scan. Blood will be drawn from a vein in your arm and spinal fluid will be drawn from your back. You will be reimbursed for your time.

For more information, please contact Isael Santos at (305) 674-2121 extension 50728 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

State of Florida Brain Bank - Searching for the Answers (Protocol #97-82-H-11)

Brain Donation is one very important way of confirming the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Brain Donation is crucial for learning more about how to diagnose and treat Alzheimer's disease. If someone near and dear to you has been diagnosed to have Alzheimer's disease or memory problems, the State of Florida Brain Bank can make all the arrangements to facilitate donation of the brain for confirming the diagnosis and for research. Individuals who are in the earliest stages of Alzheimer's Disease, and those with a pre-Alzheimer condition known as Mild Cognitive Impairment are particularly important for this research. Normal brain tissue, for comparison purposes is difficult to get but is also very important for research. Individuals who are over the age of 65 and have normal memory can donate their brains for research through this program, after getting a comprehensive neurological examination and an MRI scan of the brain.

For those who participate in this study:

• At the time of death we will arrange for the transportation and removal of the brain, at no cost.
• We will provide a detailed pathological report, at no cost to you.

If you have any further questions or need more details about this study, please call our studies coordinator Yirah at 305-674-2018

Memory Screening Studies on Healthy Aging (Protocol #01-61-H-08)

Are you worried that your memory is not what it used to be? Take advantage of a free memory screening to determine if further evaluation is needed. Participants must be at least 50 years of age. Screenings are available at:

Mount Sinai Medical Center
4300 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Limited space · By appointment only · Please call 305-674-2037

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