A Center for Everyone

As part of The University of Kansas Medical Center, the University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (KU ADRC) is committed to maintaining a professional, respectful, and collaborative environment for all students, faculty, staff, research volunteers, and patients.

Our organization values individual character, expertise, and the contributions of all members of our community. We believe that a range of life experiences and personal perspectives enhances our ability to conduct impactful research, deliver high-quality care, and promote innovation.

We strive to create a workplace and research setting where each person is treated with dignity and professionalism. Our hiring, training, and advancement practices are based on merit, initiative, and performance, consistent with current federal policy.

As part of this commitment:
   · We maintain professional standards that ensure fair treatment for all individuals, without regard to background or beliefs, in alignment with institutional and federal guidelines.
   · We support employee-initiated efforts that promote teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement in our workplace culture.
   · We aim to engage constructively with our broader community through outreach, volunteerism, and collaboration that reflect the values of respect and shared responsibility.
   ·We prioritize mentorship and training practices that support excellence and growth, ensuring opportunity is available to all based on individual performance and motivation.

Our core values—integrity, accountability, scientific rigor, and service—guide us as we work to fulfill our mission and contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge.