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GAP Foundation Unveils Roadmap for Increasing Participation in Alzheimer’s Research
GAP President Calls Memory Fitness Programs Through Medicare Advantage “a Game-Changer” Nashville (February 28, 2019)? – Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) President John Dwyer today announced a roadmap for increasing participation in Alzheimer’s clinical trials by supporting and collaborating with memory fitness supplemental benefit programs offered through select Medicare Advantage plans across the United States. Dwyer […]
Leading Alzheimer’s Researchers Coming to Nashville for GAP-Net Site Optimization Conference
Researchers, recruiters, and CEOs from more than 70 Alzheimer’s clinical trial sites to share strategies on finding a cure for the deadly disease From February 27 – March 1, the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP), an organization dedicated to speeding and improving Alzheimer’s clinical trials in pursuit of a cure, will convene more than 150 representatives from […]
A Cure for Alzheimer’s is Not Possible Without You
There are many open, important clinical trials in Tennessee right now targeting Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions. It’s been 18 months since Nashville legend Glen Campbell died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Glen and his family bravely shared his heartbreaking journey in the hope of inspiring better care and research for the disease, […]
Barrow Receives $100,000 Grant for Alzheimer’s Program
Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation recognizes strong, expanding research WASHINGTON, DC (February 19, 2019) – The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) announced a $100,000 grant to the Barrow Neurological Foundation to optimize and support the Alzheimer’s clinical trials program at Barrow Neurological Institute at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. The grant will go toward participant retention efforts, staff education […]
$90,000 GAP Grant to Toronto Memory Program Funds Alzheimer’s Education & Outreach
Grant Funds January 28 Community Event at Ontario Science Centre and Expanded Clinical Trial Education Programs TORONTO – January 22, 2019 —The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation and Toronto Memory Program have initiated a multi-faceted project to educate the Ontario community about Alzheimer’s disease, brain health and the role of Alzheimer’s clinical trials. Toronto Memory Program is a member of the GAP-Net network […]
Chicago Event to Encourage Participation in Alzheimer’s Clinical Research
Event is on November 8, Chicago Alzheimer’s Awareness Day On November 8th – Chicago Alzheimer’s Awareness Day – Great Lakes Clinical Trials and the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation are hosting a major community event for people in the community who are interested in learning more about memory concerns and Alzheimer’s disease. Research volunteers, including care partners, are being honored and celebrated, […]
Statement from Global Alzheimer’s Platform (GAP) Foundation on the National Strategy for Recruitment and Participation in Alzheimer’s Disease Clinical Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “I would like to thank the National Institute on Aging for its thoughtful work on the national strategy. More effective recruitment means faster trials and getting approved therapies to market years sooner. The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation is pleased to join in this effort by building a better research infrastructure through GAP-NET, its […]
Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation Launches Citizen Scientist Awards®, A National Initiative Celebrating Clinical Trial Participants
Winners to be recognized at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s 2019 National Summit in Washington, D.C. WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 25, 2018) – More than 5.7 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and researchers rely upon clinical trial volunteers to be the first step towards a cure. The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) has launched the Citizen Scientist Awards®, the first national awards program recognizing and celebrating Alzheimer’s disease clinical […]
Top Alzheimer’s Researchers Hope That Near-100 Dementia Drugs in Trials Are Moving Closer to a Breakthrough
Top Alzheimer’s Researchers Hope That Near-100 Dementia Drugs in Trials Are Moving Closer to a Breakthrough The search for a drug to treat Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, has been marked by clinical trial failures. A new report from top researchers says the number of drugs advancing through clinical phase two and […]
How a Raleigh Clinic is Helping Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s clinical trial participants are getting a lift to their appointments at Raleigh Neurology Associates. The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation, in partnership with Lyft, is providing transportation to participants in an Eli Lilly study testing a therapy to attack plaque in the brain characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease. Sean Walsh, director of clinical research at Raleigh Neurology Associates, says the new […]