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University of Denver Alzheimer’s researcher Lotta Granholm-Bentley, PhD, DDS, is playing a key role in her community’s medical response to the coronavirus, and working with Colorado seniors to help combat the sense of isolation many are feeling during these difficult times. 
Apr 14, 2020
As the global coronavirus pandemic began to hit our nation, University of Kentucky Alzheimer’s researcher Donna M. Wilcock, PhD and her team wanted to do something to help their community address the shortage of medical supplies hindering the local response.
Apr 9, 2020
Newsletters

Learn about new research grants leading us to a cure, common medical problems that increase the risk of macular degeneration, macular degeneration facts and figures, how to choose the right sunglasses, and more in the spring 2020 edition of Macular Degeneration Research News.

Mar 25, 2020
Newsletters

Information on the connection between uveitis and glaucoma, the research of Jason Porter, PhD, who is working on a new method to detect glaucoma, surgical treatment options for open-angle glaucoma, and more are found in the winter 2020 edition of the National Glaucoma Research Report.

Feb 12, 2020

The latest on a blood test that shows high accuracy in detecting early Alzheimer's pathology, diet and protection from Alzheimer's, an encouraging announcement from Biogen, a protein that might put the brakes on Alzheimer's, and more are found in the winter 2020 edition of Alzheimer's Research Review.

Feb 12, 2020
Honoring his grandfather who had recently passed away from Alzheimer’s, Lafayette guard Cal Reichwein (Doylestown, PA) dedicated the game to supporting scientific research through BrightFocus Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research program.
Feb 11, 2020

Geroscience, as a field, seeks to intervene with aspects of aging that increase the risk of disease. In a Q&A, BrightFocus VP of Scientific Affairs Diane Bovenkamp, PhD, thinks that could help find cures for diseases of mind and sight.

Jan 10, 2020
Gains in life expectancy have been accompanied by a rise in age-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Geroscience, as a field, wants to reduce age-related diseases, and BrightFocus is excited about partnering with this interdisciplinary field. .
Jan 10, 2020

Learn about lifestyle factors that can decrease the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, the research behind the AREDS vitamin supplements, and the importance of clinical trials.

Dec 16, 2019
Alzheimer's Disease Research

A BrightFocus Foundation-funded project to develop a blood-based screening test for Alzheimer’s disease has passed proof of concept stage and C2N Diagnostics, the company spearheading the development of the test, will move forward to approve use in research and clinical settings, according to a presentation at a major scientific conference.

Dec 9, 2019