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].

  • 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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  • July 10, 2015

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    USAgainstAlzheimer’s Applauds House Passage of 21st Century Cures Act

    Washington, DC – USAgainstAlzheimer’s applauded the passage of the 21st Century...

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  • June 25, 2015

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    Senate Appropriations Joins House in Calling for Significant Increase for Alzheimer’s Funding

    USAgainstAlzheimer’s Applauds Senate Committee Action

    Washington, DC – The Senate Appropriations Committee...

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  • June 16, 2015

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    USAgainstAlzheimer’s Applauds House Committee Action on Alzheimer’s Funding

    Washington, DC – The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal...

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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.