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Donate NowAlzheimer’s Association Launches Brain Health Advancement Institute to Turn Brain Science into Action
— New Institute unifies research, education and public health efforts to reduce risk of cognitive decline across the lifespan —
CHICAGO, April 24, 2026 — The Alzheimer’s Association today announced the launch of the Brain Health Advancement Institute™ (BHAI), a new platform designed to translate brain health research into practical action. The Institute equips professionals with evidence-based tools, training and resources to reduce the risk of cognitive decline in communities nationwide.The BHAI brings together the Association’s brain health research, professional education and partnership initiatives under one integrated framework, strengthening the connection between scientific discovery, prevention strategies and real‑world application to accelerate progress.
“We are at a pivotal moment in brain health,” said Joanne Pike, DrPH, president and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association. “For decades, the Alzheimer’s Association has invested in brain health science, and research now shows there are meaningful steps people can take to reduce the risk of cognitive decline. The Brain Health Advancement Institute is how we turn that science into real‑world results.”
“The Institute translates scientific discovery into practical action. It ensures the Alzheimer’s Association’s expanding brain health work is accessible, actionable, and impactful. The BHAI equips health care professionals with evidence-based tools and training, activates public health systems and cross-sector partnerships, and provides ready-to-use resources that professionals can share with the people and communities they serve,” Pike said.
Building on decades of risk reduction research and public health implementation science, the Institute translates scientific findings into evidence‑based tools, training, and resources. These efforts support professionals in research, health care, public health and policy to make brain health part of everyday life and routine practice.
Why This Matters Now
As new treatments for early‑stage Alzheimer’s disease advance, risk reduction and early detection are more important than ever. Research demonstrates that lifestyle interventions addressing multiple aspects of health — including physical activity, diet, cognitive engagement and cardiovascular health — can help protect, and even improve, cognitive function.
“The Alzheimer’s Association has the research experience and depth, public health partnerships, and community reach to advance brain health at a global scale,” Pike said. “The Brain Health Advancement Institute brings those strengths together so professionals can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.”
Supporting Professionals and Systems at Every Level
The BHAI serves as a central hub for professionals working to advance brain health, including:
- Researchers: by connecting investigators worldwide with the studies, data, funding opportunities and global networks driving dementia risk reduction science.
- Health care professionals: by providing evidence-based education, implementation tools and patient-facing resources to support brain health at every age.
- Public health professionals: by offering frameworks, data and partnership models to address brain health at the population level and reduce disparities in cognitive health outcomes across all communities.
- Policymakers: by demonstrating the impact of sustained investment in brain health research, public health infrastructure and cross-sector collaboration, and linking federal, state and local priorities to practice.
- Professionals across sectors: by providing ready-to-use resources that can be shared with individuals and communities, including the Brain Health Habit Builder, 10 Healthy Habits for Your Brain and educational materials on nutrition, physical activity and cognitive engagement.
About the Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Our mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia®. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.
About the Alzheimer’s Association Brain Health Advancement Institute
The Alzheimer’s Association Brain Health Advancement Institute (BHAI) is the Association’s platform for advancing brain health, connecting scientific discovery, prevention strategies, and practice transformation. The Institute translates brain health research into practical action, equipping professionals with tools, training, and resources to reduce the risk of cognitive decline for the people and communities they serve.