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Grant Funding for Alzheimer's Research
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Research We Have Funded

Through the generosity of our donors, the BrightFocus Foundation is proud to have committed more than $120 million dollars to fund research on diseases that affect mind and sight, as of July 1, 2012.

The BrightFocus research portfolio is characterized by prominent and promising scientists who have dedicated their careers to making lives stronger, healthier, and happier. BrightFocus sincerely appreciates our donors, who allow us to continue our long tradition of support for innovative and catalytic research.

Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grants

Since the Alzheimer's Disease Research (ADR) program began, BrightFocus has awarded more than $78 million to support promising Alzheimer's investigations in fields ranging from molecular biology to epidemiology. ADR is currently supporting 54 outstanding biomedical research projects. BrightFocus is honored to have played a role in supporting the research of two Nobel Prize winners: Dr. Stanley Prusiner and Dr. Paul Greengard. Learn more about ADR sponsored research.
Macular Degeneration Research Grants

The Macular Degeneration Research Program (MDR) is BrightFocus’ newest program. BrightFocus has awarded over $12.5 million to support basic research into the causes and potential treatments of this disease. MDR is currently supporting 31 biomedical research projects. Learn more about this research.


National Glaucoma Research Grants

BrightFocus has awarded nearly $21.1 million to support basic research into the causes and potential treatments of glaucoma. National Glaucoma Research is currently supporting 31 biomedical research projects. Learn more about this research.


Notable Researchers

Throughout the years, BrightFocus has supported many scientists who have made major contributions to their field of research.
Learn about some of these researchers here.

Last Review: 04/29/13