Find all causes of Alzheimer's disease and a cure

Need

The Alzheimer's Genome Project, funded by Cure Alzheimer's Fund, has identified more than 100 candidate genes thought to contribute to or guard against Alzheimer's pathology. Our immediate focus will now be to confirm and prioritize those genes to yield approximately the top two dozen genes that both a) have a high genetic impact (are both prevalent in the general population and play a significant role in AD); and b) influence biological pathways that are most susceptible to drug treatment.

Long term impact

An estimated 50 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's disease, and it is estimated that this number is actually closer to 200 million, including those who have not been diagnosed. AD is the 7th leading cause of death and is the only one of the major diseases with an increasing mortality rate. Research is the only path to a cure.

About the Organization

Our mission is to fund research with the highest probability of preventing, slowing or reversing Alzheimer's Disease through venture based philanthropy. All organizational expenses are paid for by the Founders and Board, allowing all other contributions to be applied directly to Alzheimer's Disease research.

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