Brain Matters Research, one of the nation’s largest private clinical research organizations for Alzheimer’s disease, will begin performing clinical trials in a new research facility housed at the Kane Center.
A world-class Alzheimer’s Research Institute, Brain Matters Research offers cutting edge clinical trials focused on prevention and treatment for all stages of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive impairment.
The Kane Center, located at 900 SE Salerno Road in Stuart, is home to the not-for-profit Council on Aging of Martin County. As of May 1, 2018, Brain Matters became a tenant of the Kane Center, where a portion of the building is being retrofitted to a satellite facility for clinical trials. Brain Matters plans to begin operating out of the new office in July 2018.
The development of the research center is the second phase of an affiliation formed in January 2017 between Brain Matters and the Council on Aging’s primary care practice, the Joseph C. & Ann S. Day Medical Center, which linked the Medical Center’s Alzheimer’s patients to Brain Matters’ clinical trial headquarters in Delray Beach.
“As Martin County’s premier destination for senior services, it’s imperative that we are on the forefront of one of today’s most prevalent and debilitating age-related conditions, Alzheimer’s disease,” said Karen Ripper, President and CEO of the Council on Aging of Martin County. “We are delighted to have Brain Matters Research on our campus, granting our community unprecedented access to pioneering Alzheimer’s research.”
The Council on Aging has been serving Alzheimer’s patients and their families and caregivers through its Adult Day Club since 1986. This care was enhanced in 2012 with the founding of an on-site primary care practice, now known as the Day Medical Center, which specializes in comprehensive primary care for older adults.
“We are a community-centric organization,” said Mark Brody, M.D., neurologist and Principal Investigator at Brain Matters. “Community awareness and education will naturally lead to increased participation in clinical trials, leading to a cure for this devastating disease.”
“Our mission is to elevate Alzheimer’s disease to the level of urgency that it deserves,” he added. “As a community, doing nothing is no longer an option. The Council on Aging’s commitment to the Alzheimer’s population since 1986 makes them the ideal partner for our expansion into Martin County.”
Brain Matters Research will host a reception at the Kane Center on Friday, June 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. Dr. Mark Brody will provide an overview of the clinical trials currently underway and some of their early findings. The event is free and open to the public. To register, e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 561-374-8461 ext. 107.
Dr. Brody will also be a guest lecturer during the Kane Center’s Brain Olympics event on Saturday, June 16. Visit www.kanecenter.org to learn more.
