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Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation Partners with Shionogi and Janssen Pharmaceuticals for its Dia

The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) announced a partnership with Shionogi & Co., Ltd.  and Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as part of its  Diagnostics Accelerator, an initiative that aims to fast-track the development of novel biomarkers for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

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The ADDF and Harrington Discovery Institute Announce 2019 ADDF-Harrington Scholar Award

Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals and the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation announce a joint request for proposals for the 2019 ADDF-Harrington Scholar Award.

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New Coalition of Philanthropists Including Bill Gates, Leonard Lauder Commit More Than $30 Million

Bill Gates and Leonard Lauder have announced Diagnostics Accelerator, an initiative to develop new biomarkers for early detection for Alzheimer's.

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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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Partnership with FNIH Will Drive New Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s

The ADDF has joined an initiative from the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Biomarkers Consortium that will improve diagnosis and the development of targeted therapies for Alzheimer's disease. 

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ADDF and Harrington Discovery Institute Invite Applications for 2018 ADDF-Harrington Scholar Award

Harrington Discovery Institute and the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) announce a request for proposals for the 2018 ADDF-Harrington Scholar Award.

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Funding Supports New Approaches to Treat Multiple Types of Dementia

The ADDF announces two investments in programs targeting mitochondria and the progranulin gene.

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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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New Project Co-Funded with Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation

The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) and Pfizer's Centers for Therapeutic Innovation (CTI) announced joint support for a project that could result in a therapeutic for neurodegenerative diseases.

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ADDF and Science Exchange Launch ADDF ACCESS to Advance Research

New “CRO Finder” Connects Scientists with Specialized Resources

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Expanded Partnership Increases Support for Drug Discovery

ADDF and Harrington Institute increase funding and resources for promising Alzheimer’s drug discovery programs.

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Lauder and Newhouse Families Announce New Initiative to Find Treatments for Frontotemporal Dementia

The Lauder Foundation, Leonard A. Lauder, President, and Ronald S. Lauder have committed $5 million, which will be combined with $5 million from the Samuel I. Newhouse Foundation to create The Treat FTD Fund. The fund, a joint program of AFTD and the ADDF, will accelerate clinical trials for FTD over the next decade.

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ADDF Joins BIRAX Regenerative Medicine Initiative

The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) has joined the BIRAX Initiative, which recently issues its third call for proposals. BIRAX brings together British and Israeli scientists to tackle some of the world’s most challenging diseases including cardiovascular and liver disease, diabetes and Parkinson’s. 

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PsychoGenics and the ADDF Announce a Risk-Sharing Partnership for Preclinical Studies

We are partnering with PsychoGenics Inc. to bring its services to our grantees working on preclinical Alzheimer’s drug discovery programs. 

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ADDF and Harrington Discovery Institute Announce 2015 Award Recipients

Collaboration advances development of therapeutics for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Goodes Family & The ADDF Create New Prize for Alzheimer’s Drug Development Researchers

Melvin R. Goodes Prize supports innovative projects by top researchers while honoring the legacy of the former Warner-Lambert CEO.

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Carmel Valley, California Winery Launches Two New Wines to Benefit the ADDF

Jarman Wines, a winery in Carmel Valley, will introduce two premium varietals to benefit the ADDF and to honor the matriarch of the family whose name graces the wines created for her.

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Partners for a Cure: Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration

Partnerships increase our funding power and our combined expertise—ultimately, ensuring that we can get to a cure for Alzheimer’s and related dementias faster.  

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ADDF Teams Up with Pfizer CTI to Support Discovery of Drugs for Alzheimer’s Disease

The ADDF and Pfizer’s Centers for Therapeutic Innovation are collaborating to advance the development of new small-molecule drugs for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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Erectile Dysfunction Drug to Be Tested as Dementia Treatment

The ADDF and the Alzheimer's Society UK announced new funding to explore the possibility of using tadalafil, a commonly prescribed drug which treats erectile dysfunction, as the next treatment for dementia.

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The $3.3 Billion Case for Venture Philanthropy

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation received a record-breaking $3.3 billion return on its early investment in research that led to the first FDA-approved drug to treat the causes of cystic fibrosis. 

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New Platform Powered by OnDeckBiotech Connects Researchers with Drug Discovery Expertise

The ADDF and OnDeckBiotech announced the relaunch of ADDF ACCESS as a new and improved platform to connect scientists with a virtual network of contract research organizations.

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Joining Forces to End Alzheimer’s

We joined the Accelerating Medicines Partnership to speed up drug development for Alzheimer's and other major diseases. 

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Leading Foundations Publish Recommendations to Accelerate Drug Repurposing

A peer-reviewed publication from the ADDF and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research offers strategic insight on how organizations can advance the repurposing of FDA-approved drugs for treating neurodegenerative diseases.

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Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation and OnDeckBiotech Partner to Expand ADDF ACCESS Network

The ADDF and OnDeckBiotech announced a strategic partnership to provide a new platform technology for ADDF ACCESS. Utilizing OnDeckBiotech's technology, ADDF ACCESS will increase the efficiency of contracting drug development services.