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Clinical Trial for Alzheimer’s Drug, Aducanumab Shows Promise
Citizen Scientist Mike O’Brien from GAP-Net site JEM Research is participating in the Biogen clinical trial for Aducanumab, which is under consideration by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Sue and Mike O’Brien moved to South Florida about six years ago. One of her favorite sayings back then was ‘Really’? One night she realized […]
There is Reason for Hope as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Comes to a Close
Dr. Chuang-Kuo Wu, the new Director of GAP-Net site Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center at Rhode Island Hospital spoke with NBC10 about the latest developments in #Alzheimers research. Watch the full interview or read the highlights below. As Alzheimer’s Awareness Month comes to a close, there is a reason for hope. There have been […]
Potential for an Alzheimer’s Treatment Appears to be Closer Than Ever
GAP-Net site Brigham and Women’s Hospital spoke to BioSpace about the emerging data in Alzheimer’s research and what that means for treatments. There may be nothing quite as gut-wrenching as sitting at the bedside of a loved one, watching helplessly as their life comes to an end. Perhaps the only thing more painful is when […]
Advancing Alzheimer’s Research
2020 Citizen Scientist Cornerstone Award National Honoree Dr. Collins Lewis was featured for his efforts to encourage people from different racial backgrounds to participate in Alzheimer’s clinical trials. It’s not hard to understand why most medical research projects would benefit from a robust, varied set of study subjects. But sometimes, the pool of participants doesn’t […]
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month: Lou Ruvo Center
GAP-Net site Lou Ruvo Center in Las Vegas was featured for National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. The full interview can be found using the link at the bottom of this page. In Las Vegas, there are nearly 50,000 people battling the disease and more than 5 million around the country. The challenges of a loved […]
TRC-PAD Funnel Finally Touches Down
GAP was mentioned for our partnering with the European Prevention of Alzheimer’s Dementia (EPAD) to bring diversity and more volunteers to clinical trials. Recruiting asymptomatic participants for secondary prevention trials such as AHEAD 3-45 is no small feat. How do you find people who are well on the road to Alzheimer’s disease but feel fine, […]
Senior’s Honors and Recognition in St. Louis Times
2020 Citizen Scientist Awards National Cornerstone Honoree Dr. Collins Lewis was featured in the St. Louis Times for his participation in Alzheimer’s clinical trials. NATIONAL CITIZEN SCIENTIST CORNERSTONE AWARD The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP) has recognized St. Louis psychiatrist Dr. Collins Lewis as the honoree of the National Citizen Scientist Cornerstone Award®. The Charles […]
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Study Finds First Patient in CNY
GAP-Net site Clarity Clinical Research enrolls the first participant in the Green Memory Study out of 200 participating clinics. As the two walk through the heart of Jordan, his head is filled with facts and memories. “There’s some nice little antiques in there,” Mark says, passing a store. “The kids would go swimming down there,” […]
State Rep. Willhite Receives National Award for Alzheimer’s Disease Volunteerism
2020 Citizen Scientist National Collaborator Awardee, Rep. Matt Willhite from GAP-Net site JEM Research Institute, was featured for his involvement and support for his mother’s Alzheimer’s clinical trial. The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) has recognized State Rep. Matt Willhite (D-District 86) as the honoree of the National Citizen Scientist Collaborator Award. JEM Research Institute, […]
5 Alzheimer’s Clinical Trial Volunteers Nominated for National Awards
GAP-Net site ADMDC at Lifespan Rhode Island Hospital’s citizen scientist nominees were featured about their involvement, as well as GAP President John Dwyer. The Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders Center (ADMDC) at Lifespan Rhode Island Hospital, a national leader in Alzheimer’s disease care and research, has nominated five clinical trial volunteers for the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation’s (GAP) 2020 National Citizen Scientists Awards®. These […]