Welcome to the Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Laboratory
Welcome to the homepage for the Cognitive-Communication in Aging and Neurogenic Disorders Laboratory (CCANDL). Our team seeks to understand preclinical signs of dementia, shed light on possible methods of early identification, and explore innovative intervention options. We seek interdisciplinary collaboration and community input for our projects. Please feel free to contact our team at any time with questions about our work or how you can get involved!Primary Aims of Our Lab
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Design and testing of identification methods of early cognitive change in the presence of AD biomarkers.
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Analysis of naturalistic speech-language samples as a means of gaining insight from subtle changes to communication in the context of aging and neurodegenerative diseases.
Creation of multimodal therapeutic interventions to address cognitive-communication difficulties in MCI and dementia due to neurodegenerative disease.
News from CCANDL
CCANDL at AAIC 2026: Presentation Schedule and Highlights
We are thrilled to share that the CCANDL will be well-represented at the upcoming Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC26) in London, UK! Our team members, students, and collaborators will be presenting cutting-edge…
The Dementia Matters Podcast New Website
The Dementia Matters podcast has a new website! The Dementia Matters podcast is hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Program medical director and CCANDL collaborator, Dr. Nathaniel Chin. The show features…
Honoring Michael Johnson
We are saddened by the passing of Michael Johnson, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. A partnership between the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County…
New Publication: Proper Name Recall Improved the Ability of a Cognitive Assessment to Detect Changes Associated with Plasma p-tau217, a key Alzheimer’s disease biomarker
📣 New publication alert! Congratulations to CCANDL’s Deling He on her recent publication! This study found that incorporating proper name recall into a commonly used cognitive assessment enhanced its sensitivity to plasma…