Research

Combining Care Program With Medication Reduces Alzheimer’s Symptoms By 750%

July 26, 2017

Combining a specific care management program with a commonly-prescribed drug for Alzheimer’s disease multiplies the medication’s ability to improve daily…

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Fisher Center Scientists make two new Significant Discoveries in the battle against Alzheimer’s

May 22, 2017

New York, New York, May 22, 2017 – Scientists at the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research in New York, led…

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Dementia Rates Are Slowing, but Alzheimer’s Cases Continue to Rise

August 11, 2016

Experts estimate that more than five million Americans live with Alzheimer’s disease. By some estimates, that number will triple in…

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Fisher Center Scientists Create a Novel Imaging Technology Allowing the 3D Visualization of Brain Defects That Cause Alzheimer’s Disease

July 14, 2016

New York, New York, July 14 – Today, the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is proud to announce they…

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Negative Beliefs About Aging Could Prime the Brain for Alzheimer’s

June 29, 2016

People who hold negative beliefs about growing old are more likely to have brain changes typical of Alzheimer’s disease, a…

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Recognizing Faces Is a Challenge for Those With Alzheimer’s

June 29, 2016

People with Alzheimer’s have a hard time recognizing faces, even in the early stages of the disease, according to a…

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Fisher Center Scientists Discover Pathway That may Lead to Alzheimer’s Disease

April 25, 2016

New York, New York April 25, 2016 – Today, the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation is proud to announce…

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Brain Scans Move Closer to Early Alzheimer’s Diagnosis

January 13, 2015

Using a modified 3-D brain scan technique called magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, researchers are moving closer to detecting Alzheimer’s…

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Can Vitamin E Slow Alzheimer’s Decline?

January 31, 2014

An intriguing new study suggests that vitamin E supplements may be helpful to patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease.…

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World Alzheimer’s Month

September 3, 2013

September is World Alzheimer’s Month. Alzheimer’s organizations around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia.…

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British Prime Minister David Cameron Visits Rockefeller University to Discuss Advances in Dementia Research

May 17, 2013

UK Prime Minister David Cameron meets with Nobel Laureate Dr. Paul Greengard, Director of the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research

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News Briefs: Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health

March 28, 2013

News on Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Health U.S. Lagging Behind in Alzheimer’s Support A report from the U.S. Senate…

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Dr. Victor Bustos

October 18, 2012

Please tell me about the research you’re currently doing in Dr. Greengard’s lab. What is the nature of the research?…

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Dr. Jean-Pierre Roussarie

October 18, 2012

Please tell me about the research you’re currently doing in Dr. Greengard’s lab. What is the nature of the research?…

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Dr. Karima Bettayeb

October 18, 2012

We are currently waiting on even newer research from Dr. Karima Bettayeb. We will update this page as soon as…

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Dr. Marc Flajolet

October 18, 2012

Please tell me about the research you’re currently doing in Dr. Greengard’s lab. What is the nature of the research?…

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Dr. Paul Greengard – Annual Progress Report

October 18, 2012

“All attempts to develop a drug that stems the progression of Alzheimer’s disease or reverses its devastating mental decline have…

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Combined Federal Campaign

September 20, 2012

Thank you for your interest in pledging to Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, Fisher Center. Here you will find information on workplace…

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Glen Campbell advocate for Alzheimer’s

February 13, 2012

Read about Glen Campbell advocate for Alzheimer’s at the Grammy here. Alzheimer’s disease is a neurological brain disorder named after…

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Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation receives coveted 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator

November 7, 2011

New York, NY The Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation (ALZinfo.org) today announced it has received a four-star…

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Dr. Manny Alvarez

March 17, 2011

Manny Alvarez, M.D., is Senior Managing Editor of Fox News Health and is one of the most popular contributors to…

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Key Protein May Lead to Faster Acting Anti-Depression Drugs

March 16, 2011

By: www.ALZinfo.org There is no single known cause for depression. Depression is believed to result from a combination of genetic,…

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Protein p11 and the Understanding of Depression

March 16, 2011

By: www.ALZinfo.org Paul Greengard, PhD, director of Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research’s team of internationally renowned scientists, has helped discover…

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PET Scan Marker May Promise Hope for Earlier Alzheimer’s Detection

February 25, 2011

By Kelli Rush The results of a Phase II study may offer hope for earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. The…

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