USC GeneScreen, or the USC Alzheimer’s Preventative Registry, connects Los Angeles’ diverse community to innovative Alzheimer’s research at USC. It matches participants with USC researchers based on their genetic profiles, focusing on the APOE gene, which affects Alzheimer’s risk.
Individuals who join the GeneScreen registry get tested for the APOE gene. The results of this genetic test help match them with specific research studies tailored to their genetic background. These studies explore various aspects of Alzheimer’s prevention, treatment, and understanding.