Alzheimer's Association Announces $100 Million Research Milestone

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES MILESTONE OF $100 MILLION INVESTED IN RESEARCH IN 2023

NOV. 8, 2023 — The Alzheimer’s Association today announces a landmark $100 million investment into research initiatives in 2023. This unparalleled commitment stands as the largest single-year investment since the organization’s founding in 1980.

In 2023, the Alzheimer’s Association funded 271 scientific investigations from researchers at all career levels examining topics across the spectrum of dementia science. The Association’s global, cumulative impact on research now includes more than $360 million invested in over 1,000 active research projects in 53 countries, spanning six continents. 

Here in Pennsylvania, nearly $2.2 million has been awarded to advance research efforts. This includes research being conducted in Pittsburgh investigating the mechanisms that impact plaque accumulation. For information on current research, visit here.

“The only way we will achieve a world without Alzheimer’s is through research. This critical funding in Pennsylvania gets us closer to breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment and prevention, and is part of a broader Alzheimer’s Association effort to eliminate Alzheimer’s and all other dementia,” said Kristina Fransel, executive director and regional leader, Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter.

In addition to research grant funding, the Association’s investment in research supports a wide range of global leadership initiatives:

• Global scientific/medical conferences, including the field’s largest and most prestigious event: the annual Alzheimer’s Association International Conference® (AAIC). Nearly 11,000 scientists attended AAIC 2023 from 110 countries.
• Three influential peer-reviewed journals, including the flagship Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.
• TrialMatch® — a free clinical studies matching service.
• The Alzheimer’s Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment (ISTAART) — an inclusive global network of more than 10,000 members representing over 120 countries.

Alzheimer’s is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. It kills more Americans than diabetes, and more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. By 2050, the number of people with Alzheimer's is projected to increase to nearly 13 million, barring the development of medical breakthroughs to prevent, slow or stop the disease. In Pennsylvania, more than 280 thousand people are living with Alzheimer’s disease and over 400 thousand people are serving as unpaid caregivers. By 2025, the number of people living with the disease is expected to rise by 14%.

For more information, visit the Alzheimer’s Association at alz.org. 

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Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.™ For more information, visit www.alz.org or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.