The Chinese Familial Alzheimer's Network

This research will establish and continuously improve the FAD research network in conjunction with multi-center institutions nationwide. By collecting information on the family's demography, genetics, neuropsychology, neuroimaging, biomarkers and other information, we can understand the current FAD population in China, clarify the genetic characteristics, pathogenesis, disease characteristics and diagnosis and treatment status of AD in China; which will lay the foundation for ameliorating clinical diagnosis and treatment, establishing a Chinese FAD clinical database and an international cooperative research platform. 1. To set up a multi-center, nationwide FAD research network and database platform in China 2. To clarify the epidemiological characteristics of FAD in China. 3. To clarify the genetic characteristics of FAD in China. 4. To clarify the clinical characteristics and disease development laws of FAD. 5. To discover and verify the early diagnosis biomarkers of AD. 6. To establish a genetic counseling model.