The availability of scientific data is vital for collaborative research. Duane Beekly, BS from the University of Washington, Seattle, WA talks us through the purpose of the National Alzheimer’s Coordinating Center (NACC), a database which stores information gained from research into Alzheimer’s disease. Mr Beekly explains how the data is processed, the accessibility of the information and the focus of the NACC. This interview was recorded at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) held in London, UK.