Cure Alzheimer's Fund

New Genes for Alzheimer's

TIME magazine names Alzheimer's Genome Project one of the Top Ten Medical Breakthroughs of 2008.

Strategy makes the difference

Our research has a disciplined and focused strategy to ensure our funded projects have the highest potential for leading to new understandings or therapeutic intervention to end Alzheimer’s disease.

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78 Million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk for this fatal disease; the need to find a cure is more urgent than ever.

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"Traditional funding has not matched the needs for research given the magnitude of this problem. Cure Alzheimer's Fund has recognized this crisis and is addressing these research needs in an innovative and effective manner."

John Mazziotta, M.D., Ph.D.

Our Mission

Fund research with the highest probability of slowing, stopping or reversing Alzheimer's disease.

Funded Research Spotlights

The Cure Alzheimer's Fund National Alzheimer's Disease Research Strategy

Major Findings Linking New Genes to Alzheimer's Disease Announced in Publication of Four Papers

Alzheimer's Genome Project Pre-publication Summary

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Research Consortium member David Holtzman featured in US News and World Report

A US News and World Report article profiles a new test to determine the effectiveness of Alzheimer's drugs developed by Cure Alzheimer's Fund's Dr. David Holtzman. The stable isotope-linked kinetics or SILK test quickly reveals whether medication is working to limit the harmful protein amyloid beta.

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Rock Stars of Science Website goes Live

Rock stars and researchers, including Cure Alzheimer’s Fund’s Sam Gandy and Rudy Tanzi, shared the spotlight in the June GQ magazine. Now the related website is live with expanded interviews and photos. Learn more about the how scientists and rock stars are working together to accelerate cures for our most threatening diseases.

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Co-Founder McCance discusses Cure Alzheimer's Fund in Harvard Business Review

Cure Alzheimer's Fund co-founder Henry McCance is interviewed about the success of the Fund in applying a venture capital approach to support groundbreaking Alzheimer's research. The profile of Henry and Cure Alzheimer's Fund is by venture capitalist and HBR contributor Tony Tjan.

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Wall Street Journal column features Cure Alzheimer's Fund's Armour

Wall Street Journal column on the impact of the economic downturn on charities quotes Cure Alzheimer's Fund President Tim Armour on the Fund's success of moving funds as quickly as possible to research rather than establishing an endowment. Armour participated on a panel at the Boston College Center on Wealth and Philanthropy Conference.

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