Findings from Cure Alzheimer’s Fund Help Drive the Alzheimer’s Initiative “Alzheimer’s takes a devastating toll on millions of Americans,” said Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of Health and Human Services. “It’s a very important health issue. The time for bold action is right now.” We at Cure Alzheimer’s Fund are delighted by today’s announcement ...
February 7, 2012
April 16, 2024
New evidence—funded by Cure Alzheimer’s Fund (CAF) and others—has emerged suggesting a strong connection between air pollution and Alzheimer’s disease. “These findings underscore the complexity of this disease,” says CAF President and CEO Tim Armour, “and emphasize the need for a comprehensive approach to stop it.” While Alzheimer’s researchers have theorized ...
June 27, 2016
Cure Alzheimer’s Fund (CureAlz) received a $100,000 donation from the sale of generative art created by five celebrated digital artists, organized by Art Blocks in collaboration with The Giving Block. In October, generative art platform Art Blocks hosted reGEN — an exclusive sale of works by five leading artists from around ...
November 13, 2023
Cure Alzheimer’s Fund Research Consortium Member recognized for Work on Neuroscience and Neuropsychiatric Disorders Boston— Praised for excellence in his innovative neuroscience research, Stanford University’s Dr. Robert Malenka, M.D., Ph.D. has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. A member of Cure Alzheimer’s Fund Research Consortium, Malenka is the Nancy ...
May 31, 2011
Fast-Track Research Effort Hopes to Map Genes Affecting Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease within 18 Months Is A Cure Around the Corner? Private-Venture Philanthropy Model Changing the Face of Medical Research BOSTON – On the eve of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Alzheimer’s disease, medical researchers are in a sprint to map ...
November 1, 2006
Dear Friend, After 18 years as our President & CEO, Tim Armour has decided to retire from Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. In 2005, Tim accepted the challenge to lead our startup and our mission, and it is through his exceptional commitment and stewardship, and the generosity of thousands of donors, that ...
September 26, 2023
Julie is joining Cure Alzheimer’s Fund as Development and Communications Associate to help provide content and direction to our communications program, support our fundraising efforts, help manage and expand our outreach programs and generally provide administrative support for Cure Alzheimer’s Fund and related researchers. Julie has expertise in media content development, ...
April 5, 2011
The website Xconomy Boston has written a profile on one of our founders, Henry McCance, outlining our entrepreneurial approach to funding innovative researchers. Xconomy looks at how Cure Alzheimer’s Fund translated Henry’s expertise as a venture capitalist to the realm of medical research, which was sorely lacking a bold source ...
August 26, 2010
WOW. If we could only use one word to describe the inaugural Running 4 Answers, “WOW” would have to be it. An event that sounded like a good idea 10 months ago, turned into a very windy, but perfect morning that welcomed almost 300 runners, walkers, spectators and volunteers and raised ...
May 13, 2010
