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BrightFocus Foundation
Cure in Mind. Cure in Sight.
About BrightFocus Foundation
BrightFocus Foundation is a nonprofit organization supporting research and providing public education to help eradicate brain and eye diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. We are working to save mind and sight. BrightFocus is at the forefront of brain and eye health, advancing early-stage, investigator-initiated research around the world. We also provide free educational materials to people affected by or interested in these diseases, empowering them to take action for themselves and others. They can take advantage of news and research results offered through BrightFocus websites, publications, social media, videos, podcasts, and TV and radio public service announcements. Through our toll-free phone number, 1-800-437-2423, people can speak directly with a member of our information services staff, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm Eastern time, for support, answers to questions, and referrals. A nonprofit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States, we were founded in 1973 and known until February 1, 2013 as the American Health Assistance Foundation. We chose our new name—BrightFocus Foundation—to reflect our vision of a world where everyone experiences life fully and with clarity. Read about the work of our three programs: Alzheimer's Disease Research Macular Degeneration Research National Glaucoma Research
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Research & Knowledge
BrightFocus Foundation's Alzheimer's Disease Research program supported Dr. Ksenia Kastanenka of Mass General Brigham investigating disrupted sleep and its contribution to Alzheimer's progression and treatment.
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Partnerships
BrightFocus Foundation grantees should consider sharing their data through the Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative's catalogue on the platform
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Presence & Recognition
BrightFocus Foundation announced that Dr. Suzanne Schindler of Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis will cover the latest advances in blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease on September 17.
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Research & Knowledge
BrightFocus Foundation's Dr. Karl Wahlin is working on rebuilding damaged retinal tissue through cell replacement in a research grantee role.
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Presence & Recognition
BrightFocus Foundation is hosting an upcoming Glaucoma Chat featuring Dr. Karl Wahlin to explain regenerative medicine for future treatment and take live questions from the audience.
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Research & Knowledge
BrightFocus Foundation funds Alzheimer's Disease Research worldwide to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer's.
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Research & Knowledge
BrightFocus Foundation's National Glaucoma Research program supported Duke University researchers Daniel Stamer and Guorong Li to study the chain of events connecting steroid use and increased eye pressure.
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