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Jun 6, 2022

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

Eric McCormack performs a musical tribute to the legendary Gene Wilder following a documentary sneak preview of WILDER: His Life, Legacy and Battle with Alzheimer’s Disease at awards gala.

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May 19, 2022

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What’s the Connection Between Daytime Napping and Alzheimer’s?

BrightFocus-funded researcher Peng Li, PhD wanted to know if sleep disruption and a malfunctioning “biological clock” are related to Alzheimer’s. Now he and colleagues have discovered that excessive daytime napping may be a sign.

May 17, 2022

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Alzheimer’s Science News: Spring 2022

In this issue: President's Corner, Researcher Spotlight: Timothy Sargeant, PhD, Researchers Target Recycling System to Prevent Amyloid Plaques, and more!

Pictured from left: Laura Beckwith of Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education, Stacy Pagos Haller of BrightFocus Foundation, Michael A. Kass, MD of Washington University School of Medicine, Mae Gordon, PhD of Washington University School of Medicine, Diane Bovenkamp, PhD of BrightFocus Foundation, Sheila West, PhD of Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Keller Johnson-Thompson of Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education, and Robert Morris, MD of Helen Keller Foundation for Research and Education.

May 4, 2022

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Washington University and Johns Hopkins University Researchers Win Helen Keller Prize

Washington University in St. Louis professors Mae Gordon, PhD, and Michael Kass, MD, received the 2022 Helen Keller Prize for Vision Research yesterday.

ARVO 2022 awardees with BrightFocus Foundation staff.

May 3, 2022

Press Release

BrightFocus Foundation Presents Annual Vision Research Awards

BrightFocus Foundation presented its named vision awards for 2022 yesterday to leading vision researchers at the annual meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

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Apr 19, 2022

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BrightFocus Foundation Awards Nearly $24 Million in New Research for Alzheimer’s and Vision Diseases

BrightFocus Foundation announces $23.8 million in new 2022 grants, a five-fold increase in funding from a decade ago.

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

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What’s the Connection Between Daytime Napping and Alzheimer’s?

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Alzheimer’s Science News: Spring 2022

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Washington University and Johns Hopkins University Researchers Win Helen Keller Prize

Press Release

BrightFocus Foundation Presents Annual Vision Research Awards

Press Release

BrightFocus Foundation Awards Nearly $24 Million in New Research for Alzheimer’s and Vision Diseases