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#POV: We asked guests at the 'Taking Care' LA premiere, cohosted by BrightFocus and Hilarity for Charity (HFC), to share what an Alzheimer's cure would mean to them. Here’s what they said… Their heartfelt words strengthen our commitment to funding transformative Alzheimer’s research worldwide.

Being diagnosed with early Alzheimer’s or mild cognitive impairment can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. 💙 Neuropsychologist Dr. Michelle Papka suggests three steps to take after receiving a diagnosis. To watch our full Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's

This Mental Health Awareness Month, join our Macular Chat with psychologist Ed McDaniel on May 28! Because your wellbeing is as important as your vision care, tune in to learn about the emotional challenges of being diagnosed with macular degeneration or geographic atrophy,

The FDA has cleared the first lab-based blood test to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease—a major milestone in the effort to detect the disease earlier and more easily. This could be a game-changer for millions of families waiting for answers. Earlier detection means

🧵Amid mounting concerns in the US over the future of funding for fundamental scientific research into aging, BrightFocus Foundation has announced nearly $13 million in new grant funding to support early-stage research aimed at combating age-related diseases longevity.technology/news/brightfoc…

Could listening in to cellular communication restore vision loss? Michael D. Risner, PhD, and his team, with support from BrightFocus Foundation's National Glaucoma Research program, are exploring how cell-to-cell communication might unlock new stem cell therapies to repair

🔴 HAPPENING TODAY: Our Macular Chat with psychologist Ed McDaniel will start at 1 p.m. ET. Do you have age-related macular degeneration? You're not alone. Join us to learn about strategies for coping with anxiety, grief, and loss of independence—and how to start important

Ashish Sharma, PhD, a BrightFocus Alzheimer's Disease Research grant recipient, is uncovering the connection between circadian rhythm disruptions and the accumulation of amyloid plaques and tau protein in the brain—two key Alzheimer's biomarkers. This research is deeply personal

🧠💡 Can artificial intelligence help detect and treat #Alzheimers disease? Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Timothy Hohman breaks down how #AI is revolutionizing diagnosis, drug development, and prevention. Check out his answers to 6 of the most pressing questions about AI and

Beat the May 31 deadline! Apply today for an ARVO Foundation EyeFind Research Grant. You could receive up to $5000 in supplemental funding, sponsored by BrightFocus Foundation, for human eye tissue samples from eye banks used in research projects. Submit now: bit.ly/2pl548Q

Forgetfulness happens—but when should you be concerned? Neurologist Dr. Ronald C. Petersen explains the differences between normal forgetfulness in aging and Alzheimer’s disease. To watch our recent Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's episode featuring Dr. Petersen, please

🚨 We're proud to continue our partnership with Alzheimer's Los Angeles to support innovative Alzheimer’s research. Dr. Paul Seidler at USC first received joint funding from us as a postdoc in 2017. Today, we’re funding the second year of his independent research into

👏 We’re proud to announce a new 3-year collaboration with Focused Ultrasound Foundation to support innovative, non-invasive Alzheimer’s research. Together, we’re co-funding two groundbreaking studies exploring focused ultrasound to promote brain repair and clear toxic plaques. Learn more

BrightFocus Foundation Macular Degeneration Research grant recipient Dr. Maximilian Pfau has dedicated his career to helping people with age-related macular degeneration maintain independence, having witnessed the challenges they face firsthand. His research will develop

Alzheimer’s research is shifting gears. Instead of focusing only on toxic proteins, Dr. Keith Hengen looks at how brain activity changes in early life can predict Alzheimer’s risk. His goal? A simple brain activity test to catch Alzheimer’s early, when treatment has the best

🏃‍♀️ Did you know that moderate exercise - 30 minutes, 3-5 times weekly - could help protect against glaucoma progression? We recently spoke with glaucoma specialist Dr. Jullia A. Rosdahl about how lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, sleep, and daily habits may impact eye

Could a technique inspired by zebrafish hold a key to reversing vision loss caused by a age-related macular degeneration? This new study could help answer that question. brightfocus.org/news/is-this-t…

BrightFocus-funded scientist Shruti Patil, PhD, is developing an innovative 3D model of the optic nerve that she hopes will shed light on how glaucoma damages critical neurons in the eye. Her research could inspire new therapies for glaucoma that go beyond lowering pressure in

BrightFocus Foundation Frank LaFerla Cynthia Lemere Sharyn Rossi, PhD Bri McWhorter Prof. Melissa E. Murray 📸🔬 Sid O'Bryant, PhD Kao Lab Geschwind Lab @ UCLA Donald Weaver Isabelle Aubert So excited to be joining all of you in November ! #pathobiome #AlzPI #Grateful