Research We Fund
Our researchers remain at the forefront of scientific discovery, pursuing innovative treatments, cures, and preventative measures for addressing Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.
Alzheimer's Disease Research
Since 1985, the Alzheimer's Disease Research (ADR) program has awarded nearly $170 million to support promising research in fields ranging from molecular biology to genetics to epidemiology. ADR is currently supporting 167 outstanding biomedical researcher projects.
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Macular Degeneration Research
Since 1999, Macular Degeneration Research (MDR) has awarded nearly $46 million to support research into the causes and potential prevention strategies and treatments of macular degeneration disease. MDR is currently supporting 58 biomedical researcher projects.
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National Glaucoma Research
Since the National Glaucoma Research (NGR) program began in 1978, BrightFocus has awarded nearly $47 million to support research projects on the causes and potential prevention and treatment of this disease. NGR is currently supporting 62 biomedical research projects.
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