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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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New Generation of Therapeutics Based on Understanding of Aging Biology Show Promise for Alzheimer’s

A review by the ADDF published in Neurology® explores novel approaches beyond the common amyloid that could slow or prevent Alzheimer's.

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Two Decades of Research: The ADDF’s 19th International Conference on Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery

Researchers shared updates on their approaches to developing Alzheimer's treatments at our annual conference.

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Dr. Michela Gallagher Wins Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation’s Prestigious Goodes Prize

Michele Gallagher, PhD, is the recipient of the fourth Melvin R. Goodes Prize, which includes a $150,000 award to support the therapeutic development of AGB-101.

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$2.3 Million in New Funding Focused on Novel Biomarkers and Treatments

The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) announces funding for a novel biomarker and two Phase I clinical studies.

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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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Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials, Explained

Learn about clinical trials, an important and growing part of our funding at the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation. 

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ADDF Grantees Headline NIH Alzheimer’s Summit

ADDF-supported research was at the forefront of the Summit and the National Plan to Address Alzheimer's.

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Meeting the Challenge of CTE

For CTE Awareness Day, we highlight our support of diagnostic tools and treatments for this disease. 

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$1.8 Million in New Funding Supports Clinical Stage Treatments

The ADDF announces nearly $1.8 million in new funding, which reflects our commitment to advancing drugs in or near human clinical trials.

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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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Closing in on a Cure: Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton and Allopregnanolone

With funding from the ADDF since 2004, Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton has developed what may become the first ever regenerative treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

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Three New Grants Keep Promising Programs Forging Ahead

The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) announces three new investments, all of which are for programs that the ADDF previously funded.

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New Report Highlights Innovation in Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials

Closing in on a Cure: 2017 Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Report surveys the 126 drugs in clinical development for Alzheimer’s disease—20% of which received support from the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation. 

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CTAD Conference Highlights Our Funded Research

Wednesday marked the beginning of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and the 10th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease conference, which featured a record amount of research we supported.

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Dr. Roberta Diaz Brinton Wins Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation’s Melvin R. Goodes Prize

Dr. Brinton has pioneered a promising neurogenesis therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.

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18th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Showcases Non-Amyloid Research

Nearly 200 academic and industry researchers came together to share updates on innovative preclinical and clinical-stage Alzheimer’s disease research at the 18th Annual Conference on Alzheimer's Drug Discovery.

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Driving Innovation in Alzheimer’s Therapies

At our 18th Annual Conference on Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery in Jersey City, the impact of our approach will take center stage.

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Inflammation, The Driver of Alzheimer’s Disease?

A growing body of evidence suggests that inflammation in the brain is implicated in the development of Alzheimer's.

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Latest Funding Includes Support for Innovative Clinical Trial

The ADDF announces four new grants, including support for an innovative clinical trial, two novel drug programs, and a biomarker for CTE.

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2016 Annual Report Released

The 2016 Annual Report, titled “From Idea to Impact,” highlights the enormous progress the ADDF has made toward finding effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

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Clinical Trials Inspiring Hope

Since 1998, the ADDF has invested over $100 million in the best ideas to cure Alzheimer's. We are seeing the impact of our efforts, with many promising drugs in clinical trials on the way.