BrightFocus Foundation is involved in research and funding initiatives aimed at understanding and treating diseases affecting the mind and sight, including Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

BrightFocus Foundation

Alzheimer's Disease Research

BrightFocus Foundation | 4,533 followers on LinkedIn. Cure in Mind. Cure in Sight.  | BrightFocus Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting research and providing public education to help eradicate brain and eye diseases, including Alzheimer&#39;s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. We are working to save mind and sight.

BrightFocus is at the forefront of brain and eye health, advancing early-stage, investigator-initiated research around the world.

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Could human eyes be given the power to repair themselves? Discover what National Glaucoma Research grant recipient Dr. Jeff Mumm of Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine is learning about the genes involved in the regeneration of retinal ganglion cells—and how the insights could translate to new strategies for restoring vision in people with glaucoma. #Innovation #Research #Health

Linda Van Eldik, director of the UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging, recently received a three-year, $300,000 award from the BrightFocus Foundation to support her research which hopes to shed light on how specific brain cells may contribute to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eFFfk-m7

UK Research Communications

Thank you everyone for your supportive comments! And special thank you to BrightFocus Foundation for the trust in my research. I firmly believe that understanding neuronal and glial mechanisms underlying synaptic failure will contribute to the development of targeted therapies for patients with neurodegenerative diseases.

Amira Latif-Hernandez

An international group of dementia experts discovered two new risk factors for dementia—untreated vision loss and high low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. This brings the total number of modifiable risk factors for dementia to 14. Dr. Quincy Samus, a BrightFocus Foundation Alzheimer’s Disease Research grant recipient, breaks it down: https://lnkd.in/ecqyMR2A . #Health #Alzheimers #Dementia

✨ 🔬 Explore the science behind glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss. Join our Glaucoma Chat today where guest expert Dr. Qi N. Cui of Scheie Eye Institute will discuss the key mechanisms of optic nerve damage, the role of elevated eye pressure, and research into new treatments. #Glaucoma #Podcast #Health

🔍 Unlock the Future of Brain Health at the WHAM Virtual Roundtable! Be part of a transformative conversation on brain health with top experts revealing groundbreaking opportunities to advance women’s brain health—unlocking innovations that can enhance health outcomes for everyone. Alzheimer’s, depression, and other brain health conditions affect women disproportionately, yet critical gaps in funding, awareness, and innovation remain. This roundtable will spotlight these disparities, showcase high-impact solutions, and explore new investment opportunities to drive better outcomes. 💡 Why Attend? • Discover cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of brain health. • Gain insights into diagnostics and treatments for sex-based differences. • Connect with leaders driving brain health innovation. 📅 Tuesday, November 19 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET 🔗 Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/e83RY7Nk Join us for fresh insights and help shape the future of brain health. Together, we can unlock new possibilities and improve outcomes for all. Meryl Comer , Catherine Bornbaum, PhD, MBA , Emily Goard Jacobs , Sharyn Rossi , BrightFocus Foundation , UC Santa Barbara , UsAgainstAlzheimer's #WomensHealth #WomensHealthInnovation #ADRD #AlzheimersDisease #HealthInnovation #WomensHealthResearch #BrainHealth #Alzheimers #WHAMNow #3Not30

Women's Health Access Matters

Can cannabis-based drugs like synthetic THC & CBD be used to treat Alzheimer's agitation symptoms? Get the latest insights on this topic and other top news from #CTAD24 here: https://lnkd.in/gEdEwrzu . #Science #Cannabis #ResearchNews

Traumatic brain injuries can increase Alzheimer’s risk later in life. Learn what the latest research reveals about protecting your brain health. #BrainInjury #Health #Research

This is a great overview of our positive 52-week data in Mild-to-Moderate #Alzheimers patients at #CTAD2024 by BrightFocus Foundation , supporter of the study. #neurotech #innovation #MedTech #AlzMoonshot #ENDALZ Read it here: https://lnkd.in/em8ad-_8

Sinaptica Therapeutics

Thank you to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) and Dr. Brad Dickerson of Massachusetts General Hospital for speaking on our recent Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer’s episode to discuss frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In case you missed it, we covered… ✔️ The genetics behind FTD ✔️ Emerging treatment options ✔️ Clinical trials and how to get involved Watch the episode on-demand. ⤵️

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