Professional Networks and Registries

The Alzheimer’s Association supports a variety of professional communities and data registries that promote collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovation. These networks connect dementia care leaders, researchers and providers across disciplines, while registries enable secure data sharing to inform evidence-informed practices and accelerate scientific progress.

Professional Communities and Membership Networks

Join Alzheimer’s Association-led communities that connect researchers, clinicians and care professionals through shared learning, mentorship and collaboration. These networks help drive innovation, foster cross-disciplinary partnerships and support ongoing engagement in dementia science and care.

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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Registries

Explore national and international registries that support real-world data collection and collaboration across Alzheimer’s and dementia research. These platforms help accelerate discovery, improve care outcomes and inform evidence-informed practices by connecting researchers, clinicians and care providers through shared data.

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Global Alzheimer's Association Interactive Network (GAAIN)

A federated data-sharing platform that connects researchers to global Alzheimer’s datasets for cohort discovery and collaboration.

World Wide FINGERS

A global network of clinical trials testing whether lifestyle changes can protect brain health and reduce risk of cognitive decline in diverse populations.

ALZ-NET

A voluntary health care provider-enrolled network collecting clinical, imaging and safety data for patients treated with new FDA-approved Alzheimer’s disease therapies.

ALZ-NET International

An international research network collecting real-world data to improve Alzheimer’s diagnosis, treatment and care across diverse health systems.

Data Platforms and Research Collaborations

Access platforms that enable secure data sharing and scientific collaboration to advance Alzheimer’s and dementia research. These tools help connect investigators, support cohort discovery and foster partnerships that drive real-world impact.

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Global Alzheimer's Association Interactive Network (GAAIN)

A federated data-sharing platform that connects researchers to global Alzheimer’s datasets for cohort discovery and collaboration.

Alzheimer's Association International Network to Study Chronic Neurological Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2

A global research network investigating the long-term neurological effects of COVID-19 and its potential links to Alzheimer’s and dementia.

World Wide FINGERS

A global network of clinical trials testing whether lifestyle changes can protect brain health and reduce risk of cognitive decline in diverse populations.

Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

A CDC-led data system tracking health-related risk behaviors, chronic conditions and dementia caregiving trends across U.S. populations.

Roundtables and Research Consortia

Engage with collaborative forums and working groups led by the Alzheimer’s Association that bring together leaders across care, research and policy. These roundtables and consortia support shared learning, best practice development and system-wide improvements in dementia care and science.

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