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announcements
May 10, 2019
$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.
blog
January 14, 2019
Top 5 Advances in 2018
In 2018 we have seen increased investments in Alzheimer's biomarkers and increased interest in prevention.
announcements
January 11, 2019
New Funding Focuses on Prevention
The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation awarded new funding to studies that focus on prevention.
blog
November 13, 2018
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.
announcements
July 13, 2018
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.
announcements
May 10, 2018
$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.
blog
January 2, 2018
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.
announcements
March 7, 2017
$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.
blog
March 6, 2017
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.
blog
January 10, 2017
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.
announcements
October 27, 2016
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.
announcements
August 24, 2016
Panel of Experts Calls for Comparative Effectiveness Research
With better evidence, routine medical decisions could help prevent dementia.
announcements
February 25, 2016
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.
blog
April 6, 2015
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.
blog
March 20, 2015
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.
blog
March 16, 2015
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.
blog
October 2, 2014
Lithium & Your Brain Health
Some research shows an association between lithium exposure and "beneficial" outcomes. Are the benefits enough to warrant widespread use?
blog
August 11, 2014
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.
blog
July 28, 2014
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.
blog
June 18, 2014
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.
announcements
April 23, 2014
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.
blog
April 22, 2014
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.
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