Press Releases

The following are official statements issued by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s in response to major national policy actions, industry events, breaking news, or organizational achievements. Please see the UsAgainstAlzheimer’s press kit page for additional information. For media requests, please contact Jon Summers at [email protected].

  • December 16, 2015

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Applauds Major Increase in Funding for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research in Omnibus

    Washington, DC – The agreement reached between the House and Senate on...

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  • December 09, 2015

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    Statement by Trish and George Vradenburg on Diane Rehm’s Retirement

    Washington, DC – Following is a statement by Trish and George Vradenburg...

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  • October 19, 2015

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    George and Trish Vradenburg to Receive 2016 Research!America Advocacy Award

    Washington, DC – George and Trish Vradenburg, co-founders of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s, will receive...

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  • October 14, 2015

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    Leaders from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada Announce Global Alliance on Women’s Brain Health

    Unprecedented partnership to raise awareness of women’s brain health challenges and significantly...

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  • October 12, 2015

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    Axovant Sciences Joins the Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer’s Disease

    Becomes the newest member of a growing coalition to advance innovation and...

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  • September 24, 2015

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    International Leaders Gather at WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s Summit to Push for an Alzheimer’s Cure by 2020

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    International Leaders Gather at WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s Summit to Push for an...

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  • July 27, 2015

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    UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Backs NIH Request for More Alzheimer’s Funding

    Washington, DC – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) today expressed its...

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  • July 22, 2015

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    PCORI Board of Governors Approves UsAgainstAlzheimer’s Proposal for a Patient/Caregiver Driven Research Network to Accelerate Therapies

    Paradigm Shift in Alzheimer’s Research Empowers Caregivers and Patients with a Tech-Driven...

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  • July 13, 2015

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    Dementia Friendly America Initiative Launches In Communities Across The U.S., From Maryland To California

    First-of-its-kind national effort announced at today’s White House Conference on Aging ...

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Place & Brain Health Equity: Understanding the County-Level Impacts of Alzheimer’s

The effects of where people live, and the social determinants of health are under-recognized and under-appreciated in our national response to effectively treat and prevent Alzheimer's. This report found that deep social inequities exist in countries highly impacted by Alzheimer's among Latinos and Blacks.

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