The Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium (TARCC) is a collaboration between eleven of the state’s leading medical research institutions, working to improve early diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer's Facts
1 in 9 people age 65+ has Alzheimer's disease.
About 490,000 Texans are projected to have Alzheimer's by 2025.

Every 66 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s.
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Legislative Corner
Now Open: Request for Applications
TARCC is now pleased to announce its 2025 Request for Applications (RFA) as part of a research program to support an innovative, translational-based research structure across the state of Texas, and to ensure that a diverse pool of well-trained basic and translational researchers, and clinician-scientists are available in Texas to aid in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.
Learn more about funding priorities, grant opportunities and how to apply here.

Save the Date - January 22, 2026:
TARCC 2026 Scientific Symposium
Join us on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the AT&T Executive Hotel and Conference Center for the TARCC 2026 Scientific Symposium. Details to follow...
Abstract submissions are now being accepted here.
Submission Deadline: 11/3/25 by midnight, CST.
Registration is now open.
There is no charge to attend this FREE event!

TARCC Research Updates
TARCC investigators have been involved in a number of new, important research studies. Recently published research is wide ranging, spanning the gamut from clinical trials to new cognitive diagnostics; blood-based biomarkers in Mexican-Americans; identification of additional risk genes; and validation of biomarker algorithms in AD patients and AD animal models.
View all TARCC researcher publications here.
View all TARCC Investigator Grant Awards here.

The 2026 TARCC Symposium abstract submissions and registration are officially open!
We’re excited to feature keynote speaker Dr. Walter J. Koroshetz, presented as part of The Oskar Fischer Lecture Series, led by The University of Texas at Austin’s Mulva Clinic for the Neurosciences.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s program. Click the link below for full details and instructions on how to submit your abstract or register. #TARCC2026 conta.cc/41PaDeY
Email from Texas Alzheimer's Research and Care Consortium Please join us for the TARCC Scientific Symposium: Advances in Alzheimer's Disease Science, Research, and Care January 22, 2026 In person
The 2026 TARCC Symposium abstract submissions and registration are now open!
Click the link below for full details and instructions. conta.cc/4nuRx63k
Email from Texas Alzheimer's Research and Care Consortium Please join us for the TARCC Scientific Symposium: Advances in Alzheimer's Disease Science, Research, and Care January 22, 2026 In person
Announcement: The 2025 TARCC grant deadline has been extended to July 23rd! Click the link for further details! conta.cc/44lo9IX
DEADLINE EXTENDED-2025 Request for Application- TARCC Grants
Email from Texas Alzheimer's Research and Care Consortium 2025 Request for Applications (RFA) The 2025 TARCC Grant Deadline Has Been Extended To July 23, 2025! Click Here For 2025 RFA Given rece