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News & Breakthroughs

Learn about bold ideas and the latest research advancements to diagnose, slow the progression, treat, and ultimately cure these diseases.

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

What Can We Learn From 100-Year-Olds Without Alzheimer’s?

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Macular Degeneration Research

Obesity and Macular Degeneration: What’s the Link?

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Press Releases

BrightFocus Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Biomedical Research Breakthroughs

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

In the Pipeline: New Alzheimer’s Treatment Shows Historic Slowing in Cognitive Decline

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

Sleeping Pill Found to Possibly Slow or Stop Alzheimer’s Disease

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Macular Degeneration Research

Leading Vision Researchers Honored by BrightFocus Foundation

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

Researchers Develop First-of-its-Kind Artificial Intelligence Model That Could Detect Alzheimer’s Through Retinal Photographs

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

FDA Approves First Treatment for Alzheimer’s-Associated Agitation

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

Canada Invests $38.3M in Brain Health Research, With BrightFocus Support

Zoom in on Dementia & Alzheimer's - A free virtual discussion with medical experts.
Alzheimer's Disease Research

BrightFocus Foundation Launches New Dementia Information Series

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

Researchers Identify a Genetic Factor in People of African Ancestry That May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

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National Glaucoma Research

Could Vision Lost to Glaucoma Be Restored?

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Macular Degeneration Research

Is Inflammation the Answer? A Potential Future Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

Moderate Alcohol Use May Accelerate Alzheimer’s Disease

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

Evidence Grows for Role of Tau in Early Prediction, Intervention of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

Building Equitable Access to Brain and Vision Care in Underrepresented Communities

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Macular Degeneration Research

FDA Approves First and Only Treatment for Geographic Atrophy, an Advanced Form of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

New Blood Test Can Detect Unique Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Neurodegeneration

Macular Degeneration Awareness Month
Macular Degeneration Research

Free Educational Resources Available for Macular Degeneration Awareness Month

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BrightFocus Foundation

Across the Research Spectrum: 2022 Research Portfolios Now Available

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

Social Activity, Aging Education Critical to Brain Health in Older African Americans, Study Finds

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

Molecule Found in Green Tea Can Break Up Alzheimer's-Causing Protein Tangles, BrightFocus Researcher Finds

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Macular Degeneration Research

Geographic Atrophy Drug Granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

New Alzheimer’s Drug Granted Accelerated FDA Approval

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National Glaucoma Research

BrightFocus Foundation Offers Free Educational Resources for Glaucoma Awareness Month

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Macular Degeneration Research

Nearly 20 Million American Adults Have Age-Related Macular Degeneration, New Data Shows

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

“Next-Generation” Alzheimer’s Blood Test Announced, Rooted in Early BrightFocus Funding

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National Glaucoma Research

Beyond Eye Pressure: A Potential New Path for Treating Glaucoma

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Alzheimer's Disease Research

Potential New Alzheimer’s Treatment Reported to Slow Cognitive Decline

Alzheimer’s Fast Track students receive feedback on their mock grant proposal from Laura Cox, PhD while sitting at a round table with laptops open.
Alzheimer's Disease Research

BrightFocus Education, Networking Program Trains Early-Career Researchers in Alzheimer’s Disease Research

Event Spotlight

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Brain Info Live℠

A new community outreach series helps to address health disparities and equity for people living with Alzheimer’s.

Working collaboratively with local community leaders and partners, this exciting new educational campaign includes culturally tailored information and resources to reach a diverse audience.

Our hope is to generate an ongoing dialogue to build trust and support between community members, families, clinicians, researchers, and other health professionals.

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BrightFocus Chats

We host monthly in-depth conversations with scientists and eye experts to learn the latest on how to manage vision loss and exciting scientific breakthroughs.

 

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Nazlee Zebardast, MD, MSc, FRCSC
National Glaucoma Research

My Doctor Said I Have Narrow Angles. What Does That Mean?

Surendra Sharma, MD
Macular Degeneration Research

Managing Wet AMD: Basics and Treatment

Michael Lin, MD
National Glaucoma Research

Glaucoma Testing: Do I Really Have to Do the Visual Field Test Again?

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Macular Degeneration Research

All Your Questions Answered About Macular Degeneration

Shivani Kamat, MD
National Glaucoma Research

Lifestyle Changes to Help Glaucoma

Maureen Foley and Sheila Klein
Macular Degeneration Research

Patient Voices: Living with AMD

Ahmad A. Aref, MD, MBA
National Glaucoma Research

New Frontiers in Glaucoma Surgeries

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Macular Degeneration Research

Increasing Independence with Assistive Technology

Constance Okeke, MD, MSCE
National Glaucoma Research

Tips for Taking Charge of Your Glaucoma Diagnosis

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Macular Degeneration Research

Advanced Macular Degeneration: An Update on an Investigational Medical Device

Tak Yee Tania Tai, MD
National Glaucoma Research

Treatments for Open Angle Glaucoma

Sally Temple, PhD
Macular Degeneration Research

Adult Stem Cells as a Treatment Target for AMD

Thasarat Sutabutr Vajaranant, MD, MHA
National Glaucoma Research

I Have Glaucoma... Now What?

A macula with dry age-related macular degeneration.
Macular Degeneration Research

Understanding Dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy (September 2022)

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Macular Degeneration Research

Occupational Therapy for Low Vision: What You Need to Know

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Macular Degeneration Research

Living Your Best Life with Low Vision

Upcoming Events

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BrightFocus 50th Anniversary Gala

This extraordinary gathering will spotlight exemplary scientists and advocates who are driving the most exciting research forward to end Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

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Macular Fast Track™️ 2023

BrightFocus Foundation will hold its second Macular Fast Track workshop to help speed progress towards finding a cure for macular degeneration by investing in promising young scientists in the field of vision research.

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Past Events

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Press Releases

BrightFocus Foundation Recognizes Leading Alzheimer’s, Vision Researchers at Benefit Showcasing Impact of Science

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Science and Advocacy for Alzheimer’s, Macular Degeneration And Glaucoma Showcased at BrightFocus Foundation Gala

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Press Releases

Seth MacFarlane has partnered with Variety for a Valentine’s concert to benefit MPTF and BrightFocus Foundation

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BrightFocus Foundation

Caregiving During COVID-19: A BrightFocus Town Hall

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Press Releases

Together for Mind, Sight & Music featuring LINDA RONSTADT: THE SOUND OF MY VOICE At-Home Movie Night with BrightFocus Foundation (June 4-10)

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