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$7.1 Million in New Funding Illustrates the ADDF’s Strong Support of a Diverse Pipeline

The ADDF announces $7.1 million in new investments, which reflect our strategy to advance drug discovery and clinical trials, including the development of biomarkers and prevention methods.

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Top 5 Advances in 2018

In 2018 we have seen increased investments in Alzheimer's biomarkers and increased interest in prevention.

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New Funding Focuses on Prevention

The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation awarded new funding to studies that focus on prevention.

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Leading Scientists Share Exciting Research Developments at the ADDF Fall Symposium

At the ADDF's Ninth Annual Fall Symposium, Richard S. Isaacson, Michelle M. Mielke, and Mark A. Mintun discussed Alzheimer's biomarkers and prevention.

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New Investments Fund Research Ranging from Novel Treatments for Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction

The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) announces seven new investments, including clinical trials, novel drug programs, and a prevention program, which reflects the comprehensive nature of the ADDF's funding strategy.

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$2.5 Million in New Funding Exemplifies ADDF’s Strategy

We announce $2.5 million in new funding, which reflects the comprehensive nature of our strategy to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. 

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Top Five Alzheimer’s Advances in 2017

Our top five advances in 2017 spotlight the substantial progress we have made toward conquering Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.

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$4 Million in New Grants Support Several First-in-Class Dementia Treatments

We recently awarded eight new grants totaling over $4 million to advance treatments for Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Several of the awards support new approaches to treating these diseases.

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Prevention: A Key to Conquering Alzheimer’s

Dr. Howard Fillit explains the importance of prevention to the ADDF's mission and our current efforts, including clinical trials. 

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Top Five Alzheimer’s Advances in 2016

In 2016, we made great progress toward finding drugs to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s, as our top five advances demonstrate.

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Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Launches Expanded Brain Health and Dementia Prevention Website

The streamlined site separates fact from fiction and empowers people to make smarter choices for their brain health.

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Panel of Experts Calls for Comparative Effectiveness Research

With better evidence, routine medical decisions could help prevent dementia.

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Five New Grants Support Drug Discovery and Prevention

Grants awarded in the first two months of 2016 support researchers in the U.S. and Middle East pursuing drug programs, prevention studies, and research to accelerate clinical trials.

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Parents Need Answers About Youth Sports Concussions

As a parent, it wouldn't take much evidence for me to keep my children out of high-impact sports like football and soccer. But as a scientist and a physician, I have a different perspective.

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Does a Head Injury Increase Your Dementia Risk?

As part of Brain Injury Awareness Month, we’re shining a spotlight on research into the link between Alzheimer’s disease and traumatic brain injury.  

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6 Things to Know About Alzheimer’s

Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton and Dr. Howard Fillit discuss the latest in Alzheimer’s research and drug development in a recent episode of Alzheimer’s Talks. 

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Lithium & Your Brain Health

Some research shows an association between lithium exposure and "beneficial" outcomes. Are the benefits enough to warrant widespread use?

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Alzheimer’s Disease is the Greatest Threat to Healthy Aging

By 2050, more than 1.5 billion people worldwide will be over the age of 65. Alzheimer's threatens both their health and productivity.

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5 Highlights from the Largest Alzheimer’s Conference

Our neuroscientists share highlights from their favorite sessions at the 2014 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Copenhagen, Denmark.

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The Psychological Risk Factors for Dementia

Are cynical people more likely to develop dementia? A new study in Neurology examines the surprising link between cynicism and dementia.

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ADDF Launches New Cognitive Vitality Site to Meet Critical Need in Alzheimer’s Prevention

The ADDF launched Cognitive Vitality, an online resource that provides overviews and analyses of dementia prevention strategies.

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Manage Alzheimer’s Risk Factors To Lower Costs

A study from Tufts Medical Center adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that it is possible to lower one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.