Today’s Investments, Tomorrow’s Breakthroughs: 2024 Annual Report Highlights Scientific Progress

BrightFocus Foundation’s 2024 annual report  highlights groundbreaking donor-supported research and public awareness efforts over the last year to defeat Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

In 2024, BrightFocus supported an active portfolio of 202 research grants to more than 650 promising researchers around the world seeking novel treatments and breakthroughs for these diseases of mind and sight.  

BrightFocus also raises awareness and empowers people with these diseases and their loved ones by sharing expert resources and information, including live and on-demand audio and video expert information resources, brochures, and community events and film screenings. 

Read the annual report in magazine format or view a printable format (PDF).

About BrightFocus Foundation   

BrightFocus Foundation is a premier global nonprofit funder of research to defeat Alzheimer’s, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Through its flagship programs —Alzheimer's Disease Research,  Macular Degeneration Research, and National Glaucoma Research — the Foundation has awarded nearly $300 million in groundbreaking research funding to 6,240 scientists over the past 51 years.   

BrightFocus shares the latest research findings, expert information, and resources to empower the millions impacted by these devastating diseases. Learn more at  brightfocus.org.