Alzheimer's Disease Research Information

This section covers the primary areas of Alzheimer's research, the importance of continued efforts in research and what science is learning about environmental and risk factors.

 Introduction and Overview

The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is leading the battle to find the cause and cure of Alzheimer’s disease.

How is research helping solve the mystery of Alzheimer's?
What are the primary areas of Alzheimer's research?
What have we learned already?
Why is it important to continue to fund research about Alzheimer's?
How can I help support research about Alzheimer's?

 Alzheimer's Research on Causes and Risk Factors

Beta Amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (also known as Tau) are indicators of Alzheimer’s disease.

 What causes Alzheimer's
 What is known about risk factors for Alzheimer's
 Biological processes underlying the disease: What are the primary biological characteristics of Alzheimer's disease

 Alzheimer's Research on Diagnosis

Tests are being discovered to decipher the differences between, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease.

 Why is research on diagnosis important?
 What is scientific research revealing about ways to improve early diagnosis of Alzheimer's, including research on?
 Cognitive (intellectual) markers?
 Biological markers?
 Brain-imaging techniques?

 Alzheimer's Research on Treatment

Thanks to research, the Alzheimer’ patch is now available and there are over 50 compounds being tested presently to stop or relieve Alzheimer’s symptoms.

 What kinds of new drugs are being tested in clinical trials?
 What is the status of the Alzheimer's vaccine?
 What potential therapies are in early (pre-clinical) development?
 What other experimental therapies are being studied to enhance the care of people with Alzheimer's?

 Alzheimer's Research Aimed at Prevention

The race to find the cure for Alzheimer’s disease.

 What research is being done to try to prevent Alzheimer's disease?
 What is the NIA Alzheimer's Disease Prevention Initiative?
 What types of things are being studied as potential preventative measures?
 Does estrogen replacement therapy prevent Alzheimer's?
 Can anti-inflammatory drugs prevent Alzheimer's disease?
 Can taking cholesterol-lowering drugs prevent Alzheimer's disease?

 Alzheimer's Research on Caregiving

New York University (NYU) surveys, where to find counseling, and how Alzheimer’s can affect each member of the family.

What has research revealed about effective interventions for Alzheimer's caregivers
How can counseling and support groups lead to better Alzheimer's caregivers?
How can social support ease caregiver stress?
What additional research is being done to better understand the burdens of caregivers for a person with Alzheimer's?
What is scientific research revealing about effective educational interventions for caregivers?

This section covers Scientific Studies from major publications such as Nature, Science and the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS).  The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research at The Rockefeller University, is a world renowned research team all working under the direction of Nobel laureate Dr. Paul Greengard.  Our lab publishes a multitude of findings per year in our quest to find the cure for Alzheimer’s disease. 

Expert-reviewed and up-to-date Alzheimer’s news on treatment, prevention, wellness and every scientific link relating to understanding Alzheimer’s and finding cures to ease its symptoms.

 Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving
 Alzheimer's Disease Drugs and Treatments
 Alzheimer's Disease Prevention and Wellness
 Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis and Causes

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