05/29/2026
Could the heart help reveal Alzheimer's disease before symptoms begin?
MUSC researcher Dr. Federica del Monte is studying a surprising link between heart disease and Alzheimer's, with the goal of finding new ways to diagnose both conditions earlier.
Supported by a generous anonymous donor, this research is exploring whether changes in the heart could provide early clues about what's happening in the brain – potentially creating new opportunities for treatment before disease progresses.
This work reflects the role philanthropy plays in advancing innovation through the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).
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