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Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
Can Lifestyle Changes Prevent Alzheimer’s? What the Research Reveals
Join us as lead scientist Dr. Miia Kivipelto discusses the science behind lifestyle interventions for reducing Alzheimer’s risk.

Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
The HOPE Study: Testing a Non-invasive, Light and Sound Stimulation Treatment for Alzheimer’s
Cognito Therapeutics CEO Brent Vaughan spoke about the pivotal HOPE Study, which uses an investigational medical device consisting of headphones and eyewear to deliver sensory stimulation treatment in the comfort of people’s homes.

Macular Chats
Adapting to Life with Low Vision
Learn about practical tips for maintaining quality of life with low vision.

Macular Chats
Promising Studies Funded by Macular Degeneration Research
Explore groundbreaking macular degeneration research. Learn about research aimed at earlier detection, prevention, and ultimately a cure.

Macular Chats
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Your Questions Answered (September 2018)
Priyatham S. Mettu, MD, is a Duke University retina specialist who is testing new treatments and new imaging technologies for age-related macular degeneration.

Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
Can Alzheimer’s Be Prevented?
There is no wonder drug or miracle cure for Alzheimer’s and related dementias, but research studies show that lifestyle choices can cut down your risk.

Macular Chats
Resources to Help You Live Well with AMD
Learn how to adapt to life with macular degeneration. Discover practical support techniques to manage vision loss effectively.

Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
Is Alzheimer’s Hereditary? Genetics and Dementia
Learn about the role that genes play in the risk of developing the early- and late-onset forms of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease
Although there is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, certain treatments can help control or delay its symptoms, particularly in the early stages of the disease. Learn about the various types of treatment options available.

Podcast
Maintaining Emotional Wellness: Living with AMD
Learn about emotional coping strategies and understanding the range of feelings that come with an age-related macular degeneration diagnosis.

Macular Chats
Patient Stories About Geographic Atrophy
Rob Howden and Diane Marshall share their journey with Geographic Atrophy, an advanced form of dry macular degeneration.

Macular Chats
Wet AMD Treatments: Updates, Challenges, and Future Innovations
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the latest developments in wet age-related macular degeneration treatment.

Podcast
Glaucoma Treatments in 2024
A glaucoma specialist discussed the diverse landscape of glaucoma treatments, including newly approved medications.

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Can Stem Cells Help My Vision?
Discover how stem cell research could revolutionize glaucoma treatment in this chat featuring Thomas V. Johnson, MD, PhD. Learn about the latest in neuroregeneration and neuroprotection,

Top Tips for Healthy Eyes
Learn insights on managing age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Discover new treatments, research advancements, and dietary tips to promote eye health.

Macular Chats
Advanced Macular Degeneration: An Update on an Investigational Medical Device
This Macular Chat episode featured Dr. Maria Richman, a Low Vision Rehabilitation Optometrist from Shore Family Eyecare in New Jersey.

Podcast
Can Vision Loss Be Reversed? Exploring Stem Cells and AMD
This Macular Chat covered stem cell research for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Get a glimpse of the future of ocular health and cutting-edge AMD advancements.

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Living Your Best Life with Low Vision
Ranjoo Prasad, OD discusses how to improve your quality of life with low vision by using low vision devices, making adaptations to your hobbies, making the most of lighting, and finding services to assist in identifying the best strategies for you.

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Alzheimer’s Research Opportunities: How to Participate
Dr. Michelle Papka gives insights into how to participate in trials that are currently open for enrollment across the US.

Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
New Technologies for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s
What new technologies for diagnosing cognitive disorders are on the horizon? Join Dr. Michael Weiner, a leading expert in neuroimaging and biomarkers, as he explores advancements in digital and voice assessments, MRI, PET scans, and blood-based tests.

Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
The Path Forward in Stopping Alzheimer’s Disease
Join our conversation with Dr. Rudolph Tanzi as he explains how stopping Alzheimer’s disease will require a combination of early detection using blood biomarkers, presymptomatic intervention with safe and affordable therapies, and lifestyle modifications.

Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
Frontotemporal Dementia: Diagnosis, Trials & Treatment
Scientists are rapidly gaining knowledge about the detection, diagnosis and treatment of FTD. Find the latest information and clinical trials for FTD.

Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
The New Alzheimer’s Drug: What is Leqembi?
The premier episode of Zoom in on Dementia & Alzheimer's focused on Leqembi, a new anti-amyloid treatment for Alzheimer's disease.

Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
The Stages of Alzheimer’s – How Does Dementia Really Progress?
Listen to world-renowned Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Marwan Sabbagh as he guides us through the progression of Alzheimer’s.

Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
Dementia Drugs Town Hall: What’s New, What’s Old, What’s Approved, What’s Covered?
A discussion with Dr. Cynthia Lemere on the rapidly evolving landscape of available treatments for Alzheimer’s disease.

Macular Chats
Understanding Dry AMD and Geographic Atrophy
Hear from Dr. David S. Liao, a board-certified ophthalmologist at the Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group who specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases of the retina and vitreous.

Macular Chats
Influence of Diet, Genes, and Lifestyle on AMD
Find out how diet, genetics, and lifestyle choices influence your risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Podcast
Managing Wet AMD: Basics and Treatment
Learn about the differences between wet and dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), risk factors, and the latest treatments for managing Wet AMD.

Macular Chats
Surviving Without Driving
Katherine Freund, Founder and President of Independent Transportation Network of America, discusses how aging impacts our driving skills, explores alternatives to driving, as well as what you can do if there are no currently driving resources in your area.

Macular Chats
Adult Stem Cells as a Treatment Target for AMD
This 2022 Macular Chat featured Dr. Sally Temple and Dr. Jeffrey Stern who addressed the role of stem cells in central nervous system development, maintenance, and repair.

Glaucoma Chats
Living With Vision Loss From Glaucoma
Discover coping strategies and rehabilitation services for living with glaucoma. Maximize remaining vision and enhance your quality of life.

Expert Information
Eating for Brain Health
The foods we eat play a critical role in regulating everything in our bodies. A healthier diet can protect cognitive function.

Macular Chats
Age-Related Macular Degeneration: Your Questions Answered (March 2018)
Hear from Priyatham S. Mettu, MD, a Duke University retina specialist who is testing new treatments and new imaging technologies for age-related macular degeneration.

Glaucoma Chats
Can Non-Drug Interventions Reduce Glaucoma Risk?
Can lifestyle changes help reduce glaucoma risk? Join us as glaucoma specialist Jullia A. Rosdahl, MD, PhD, discusses how diet, exercise, sleep, and other non-drug interventions may impact eye pressure and overall eye health. Learn about the latest research on nutrition, supplements, and daily habits that could support vision preservation.

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Navigating Clinical Trials for Alzheimer’s Disease
Join our conversation with Dr. Jeffrey L. Cummings, renowned expert in dementia drug development and research studies, for insights into the different types, qualification processes, and phases of studies that may be right for you or your loved one.

Glaucoma Chats
Can Glaucoma Be Prevented? The Science Behind Risk Reduction
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Rebecca Sarran, a leading glaucoma specialist, as she discusses the latest research on reducing the risk of glaucoma.

Expert Information
The Eyes Have It: Tips for Healthy Aging
Learn about foods to eat and foods to avoid for life-long health.

Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
How Is Dementia Diagnosed?
Alzheimer’s expert Dr. David Holtzman shares insights on the latest diagnostic methods, when and how to seek a diagnosis, and how to navigate the process.

Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials 2024: The Inside Story with Dr. Jeffrey Cummings
Dr. Jeffrey Cummings discusses Alzheimer's clinical trials in 2024.

Glaucoma Chats
I Have Glaucoma… Now What?
Learn what to do following a glaucoma diagnosis with comprehensive guidance on treatment options, lifestyle adjustments, and how to maintain your vision health.

Macular Chats
Geographic Atrophy: A Possible New Treatment
Experts discussed the role of the immune system in geographic atrophy and ongoing clinical trials.

Macular Chats
The Future of AMD Treatments
The featured expert is Daniel Chao, MD, PhD, who is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Shiley Eye Institute.

Expert Information
Can Stem Cell Treatments Cure My Glaucoma?
Learn about several areas of investigation in the use of adult stem cells to treat glaucoma.
News

Press Release
BrightFocus Foundation Announces $10M in New Funding Across Brain and Vision Research, Celebrates Historic Diversity of Grant Award Recipients
With over two-thirds (67%) of new grants awarded to women, BrightFocus Foundation is a preeminent funder of female scientists across eye and brain research.

Press Release
BrightFocus Foundation Awards Nearly $13M to 50 Scientists for Alzheimer’s, Macular Degeneration, and Glaucoma Research
Private research nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation today announced nearly $13 million in grants to support early investigative research into Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

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Close-up: The Husband-Wife Research Team of Matthew Campbell and Sarah Doyle
Interview with husband and wife co-investigators on past BrightFocus grants, Sarah Doyle, PhD, and Matthew Campbell, PhD, who have made ground-breaking discoveries into the biology of neurodegeneration.

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BrightFocus Foundation Announces New Alzheimer’s and Vision Disease Research Awards
Global nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation announced it has awarded 65 new biomedical research grants to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma.

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Accelerating the Path to a Cure: BrightFocus Alzheimer’s Fast Track
BrightFocus is once again in the middle of leading Alzheimer’s Fast Track, a several day incubator for some of the world’s most promising early career researchers.

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The PrecivityAD™ Alzheimer’s Test: A Q&A with C₂N’s Joel Braunstein, MD, MBA
Read this Q&A with Joel Braunstein, MD, MBA, president, CEO, and cofounder of C2N, describing how the PrecivityAD test is being used in clinical practice.

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Targeting Drusen Production in the AMD Retina
Scientists discovered how a combination of genetic and environmental risk factors leads to the formation of small lipid droplets, which can be an early sign of macular degeneration.

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New Drugs Show Promise for Treating Geographic Atrophy
Learn more about a promising group of drugs known as complement inhibitors treats GA by quieting the immune response.
General Information
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Grants Awarded 1987-1994
View a list of grants awarded by BrightFocus Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research and National Glaucoma Research programs prior to 1994.
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Grant FAQs
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Research Grants Terms and Conditions
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Policy Statements
Explore BrightFocus Foundation’s official policy statements on research funding, advocacy, and commitment to fighting Alzheimer’s, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.
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Accountability
BrightFocus is a nonprofit organization designated under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.