Cure Alzheimer's Fund

Did you know there’s a hidden conductor in your brain? The choroid plexus, a tiny structure within the brain, not only produces cerebrospinal fluid but also orchestrates an immune response when the brain faces infection. Backed by CureAlz funding, Dr. Maria Lehtinen discovered that this coral-reef-like structure guides immune cells in a precise, symphonic process. #Choroidplexus #Neuroimmune #Alzheimersresearch Learn more: https://ow.ly/geBf50UPTmj

Please join us in welcoming Jordana Pereira to Cure Alzheimer's Fund as our new Executive Coordinator! Jordana brings valuable experience in philanthropy, education, and operations to our team. We're thrilled to have her! #Newhire #CureAlz #nonprofit Jordana P.

📢 Thrilled to share our latest findings on cognitive resilience in Alzheimer's disease (AD), now available as a preprint on bioRxiv! 👀 📜 Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dK63PDAT 🧠✨In this study, we explore the molecular and cellular mechanisms that allow certain individuals to maintain cognitive function despite extensive Alzheimer’s pathology. We describe the role of excitatory & inhibitory neurons & protective pathways in AD resilience and resistance. 🧠✨ Highlights include: 🧠 Identification of resilient neuronal populations, including ATP8B1+ and MEF2C+ excitatory neurons 💡 Insights into neurotrophin & protein-folding pathways driving AD resilience 💊 A framework to translate natural protective mechanisms into therapeutic strategies for AD We’d love to hear your thoughts and engage with the community! 💬 Let’s drive Alzheimer’s research forward together. This was an exciting collaboration as part of the CIRCUITS consortium supported by Cure Alzheimer's Fund. 🙏 I got to collaborate with giants in the field such as Drs. Rudolph Tanzi, Manolis Kellis, and Li-Huei Tsai, to name a few. 🤩 Thank you to everyone at the consortium for such an enriching experience & to every single co-author in our manuscript, particularly Dmitry Prokopenko & Carles Boix, for their patience and constant input as I processed the data. 😃 A huge thank you to my mentor Winston Hide, my co-first author Pourya Naderi, and our team member Larisa M. Soto, for the many engaging discussions over the last few years and our collective effort to share our thoughts, hypotheses, and findings with the world. ⭐ In addition to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund, this study was possible due to the support of the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the Alzheimer's Association® (which supports my fellowship), and our home institution, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. #endAlz #Alzheimer #CognitiveResilience #Neuroscience #preprint

Could the APOE4 gene be a Trojan horse for Alzheimer’s disease risk in women? Uncover the answer here. https://ow.ly/RFsy50UKs4A #APOE4 #WomenandAlzheimers #WomensHealth

We are delighted to announce that Kyle Liolios has joined CureAlz as a Donor Relations Associate, where he will play a vital role in fostering relationships with our dedicated supporters. Kyle brings eight years of experience from Community Boating, Inc., the nation’s largest nonprofit sailing center, where he excelled in various administrative and development roles, including managing grants and overseeing gift policies and procedures. His expertise and dedication will be invaluable as we continue advancing our mission to fund groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research. Welcome, Kyle! #NewHire #CureAlz #Donorrelations

The Research Leadership Group guides CureAlz to invest in research with the highest probability of preventing, slowing or reversing Alzheimer’s disease. Their expertise is crucial to serving our mission, and these researchers play an integral role in getting us closer to finding a cure. We are pleased to announce the addition of six new members: Laura Cox, Ph.D., Alison Goate, D.Phil., Teresa Gomez-Isla, M.D., Costantino Iadecola, M.D., Leonard Petrucelli, Ph.D., and Andrew Yoo, Ph.D. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eku4qdWk #AlzheimersReserach #scientist #ReserachLeadershipGroup

What if the brain's protective barriers are not as impenetrable as we thought—and that’s actually a benefit? Newly discovered ACE points act as tiny gateways, allowing waste to drain from the brain while immune cells stand guard. Learn more about these gateways and their potential role in Alzheimer’s disease at https://ow.ly/N6Ti50UCUKg #Brainhealth #Immunesystem #ACEpoints

Big news! Cure Alzheimer’s Fund has earned a perfect score  💯 and its 13th consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. According to Charity Navigator, less than one-tenth of one percent of charities rated by them earn a perfect score.    “Donors can be confident their donations fund the field’s leading scientists to explore bold ideas and make game-changing discoveries to bring an end to Alzheimer’s disease,” said Meg Smith, CEO of CureAlz. With 100% of general donations funding research, we’re making real progress toward a cure. Thank you for your trust! #CureAlz #CharityNavigator #TopRatedCharity Read more at https://lnkd.in/eNewP4Uv Charity Navigator

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Our fundraising heroes are truly creative and inspiring! If you would like to host a fundraising event, we would be happy to share ideas with you and provide important details so you can get started. Visit https://ow.ly/i89C50Uy8cF or email hero@curealz.org #CureAlz #Heroes #Waystogive