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    Alzheimer's Association and Special Olympics Launch Partnership to Expand Brain Health Resources for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

    The partnership includes increasing access to brain health education, dementia resources and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and caregivers.  
    September 28, 2026
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    Alzheimer's Association Awarded CDC Grants to Continue Leadership of National Healthy Brain Initiative and Center of Excellence on Dementia Risk Reduction

    Five-year awards will advance dementia risk reduction, public health action and support for state, Tribal, local and territorial health departments nationwide.
    September 24, 2026
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    Alzheimer's Association Part the Cloud Grants $7 Million to Accelerate Visionary Treatment Candidates into Clinical Trials

    To date, Part the Cloud has funded 88 clinical trials of innovative potential treatments for Alzheimer’s and dementia across the globe. 
     
    September 23, 2026
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    Organizations Unite to Defend Texas Dementia Research Initiative

    The Alzheimer’s Association and the American Heart Association file an amicus brief supporting voter-approved DPRIT.
    September 17, 2026
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    House Ways and Means Committee Unanimously Passes Bill to Expand Access to Early Alzheimer’s Detection

    The bipartisan Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act moves another step forward with this vote. 
     
    September 16, 2026
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    Alzheimer’s Association and World Dementia Council Convene Latin American Regional Meeting to Integrate Brain Health Evidence into People’s Lives

    Held in Buenos Aires, the meeting will bring together experts from across Latin America to advance next steps following the results of the LatAm-FINGERS trial. 
    September 16, 2026
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    Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D.

    Chief Science Officer and Medical Affairs Lead, Alzheimer’s Association

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    Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer’s Association and President, Alzheimer's Impact Movement

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    Senior Vice President, Medical & Scientific Operations

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