A report on the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) by Taylor Wilson and Jill Disney, staff research champions for NC, SC & GA. There is so much hope and excitement to take from the research presented at this year’s AAIC. Roughly 14,000 attendees from around the world participated in-person in Philadelphia and virtually, highlighting […]
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– Largest single year investment in research since the organization’s founding –– In North Carolina, six grants have been awarded to advance research efforts – The Alzheimer’s Association today announces a landmark $100 million investment into research initiatives in 2023. This unparalleled commitment stands as the largest single-year investment since the organization’s founding in […]
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A report on the 2023 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) by Jill Disney, a staff research champion for NC, SC & GA. AAIC 2023 may be over, but there is so much hope and excitement to take from the research presented this year. More than 10,000 attendees from around the world participated in-person in Amsterdam […]
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Alzheimer’s is a global health problem with more than 6 million people living with the disease in the US alone. Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These advances are leading to great strides in strategies for prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and therapeutic […]
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Alzheimer’s is a global health problem with more than 6 million people living with the disease in the U.S. alone. Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These advances are leading to great strides in strategies for prevention, detection, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions. […]
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On July 31 – August 4, over 10,000 researchers from across the globe attended the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in San Diego, CA. This group of some of the best and brightest minds in Alzheimer’s and dementia science included 14 attendees from right here in North Carolina. More than 80 scientific presentations from the […]
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You’re invited – Latest on Alzheimer’s Research: A Discussion with Dr. Heather Snyder Members of our community are critical to our success in achieving our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s. Because of this role you each play, we invite all to a special research event. At any given moment… Research is happening. Right now, […]
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Alzheimer’s is a global health problem with more than 6 million people living with the disease in the US alone. Tremendous gains have been made in the understanding of the science and basic biology underlying Alzheimer’s and other dementias. These advances are leading to great strides in strategies for prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and therapeutic […]
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North Carolina residents are invited to join our sister chapter, the Alzheimer’s Association, Dallas and Northeast Texas Chapter, in partnership with Black Nurses Rock, Incorporated Tyler Texas as we discuss “Pursuing Health Equity in Alzheimer’s and All Other Dementias” featuring Dr. Carl Hill, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer for the Alzheimer’s Association. The webinar […]
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As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research, the Association is committed to accelerating the global progress of new treatments, preventions and, ultimately, a cure. The Alzheimer’s Association funds independent researchers worldwide through our International Research Grant Program. Currently, the Association is investing over $208 million in 590 active best-of-field projects in 31 countries. Our grants […]
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