biomarkers

August 3, 2026Author(s)Yogesh Shah, MD, MPH, FAAFP Dr. Yogesh Shah, MD, reviews the evidence supporting P-tau217 as a reliable rule-in biomarker for Alzheimer’s pathology and discusses how clinicians can incorporate blood-based testing into patient evaluation.As blood-based biomarkers move closer to routine clinical use, demonstrating agreement with established diagnostic standards remains essential. For Alzheimer disease (AD), […]

GAP Experts Share Poster Presentations at Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) Washington D.C., July 9, 2026- The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation®, (GAP) will have two poster presentations at the 2026 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) being held in Londong July 12 through July 15. All posters are in the Exhibit Hall in Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 […]

Washington D.C., July 1, 2026- Elevance Health, formerly Anthem Inc., updated their medical policy, to allow for blood-based biomarker testing for the detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, making Elevance Health one of the first major payors to outline coverage criteria. GAP President John Dwyer said, “GAP applauds the decision by Elevance Health to explicitly endorse […]

John Dwyer, the President of the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) joins TrialSiteNews to discuss a collaboration and partnership with Circular Genomics. The partnership will analyze blood test samples to investigate the potential for circular RNA biomarkers to assist in the diagnosis & treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease. Topics covered: Press Release: https://globalalzplatform.org/2026/05…

TrialSite Staff | Making Biomedical Research Evidence Accessible to All May. 18, 2026, 2:30 p.m. The global battle against Alzheimer’s disease may increasingly hinge on one critical factor: detecting the disease earlier, faster, and more accurately before irreversible neurological decline takes hold. This week, the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) announced the continued expansion of its Bio-Hermes-002 […]

Bio-Hermes-002 is a collaborative study focused on new biomarkers designed to improve  diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and dementias.  Washington D.C., May 18, 2026 – The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP) is pleased to announce the continued expansion of the Bio-Hermes-002 study, a unique observational platform study, which evaluates blood-based and digital biomarkers across a wide spectrum of cognitive conditions, alongside MRI and PET imaging and diverse […]

Could Alzheimer’s disease one day be detected with a simple blood test instead of expensive brain scans? In this episode of the TrialSite News Farago Podcast, we speak with John Dwyer, President and CEO of the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP), about the Bio-Hermes-002 study and the future of Alzheimer’s detection. The conversation explores how […]

By Knowridge -March 25, 2026Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common causes of memory loss in older adults. It slowly affects the brain, making it harder for people to remember things, think clearly, and carry out daily activities. As the global population ages, more and more families are facing the challenges of this condition. Because of […]

The disease currently is diagnosed using expensive scans and lumbar punctures or spinal taps. February 18, 2026 By: Michael Barbella Managing Editor Alzheimer’s disease detection could be quite literally at our fingertips. A major international research project is underway at the U.K. Dementia Research Institute (DRI) to test whether a finger prick-style blood test could be […]

Diagnosing the disease can be expensive, invasive and complicated. Research in RI could help speed up the process Feb. 5, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ETEAST PROVIDENCE – Alzheimer’s, a neurodegenerative disease, is the primary cause of dementia in the United States. In Rhode Island, more than one in 10 adults over age 65 – about 22,000 […]

“We’re pleased and proud to report our latest paper using Bio-Hermes-001 data has been published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia. Many thanks to the co-authors who helped to bring this research article to light including Richard Mohs, Douglas Beauregard, Lynne Hughes, Cyndy Cordell, Allan Levey, M.D., Ph.D., Saima Rathore, Nicholas Seyfried, Erik Johnson, Jessie Nicodemus-Johnson, Joshua Christensen, and Robin […]

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC Publish DateJanuary 27, 202 At the 18th Annual Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease (CTAD) conference, held December 1 to 4, 2025, in San Diego, California, researchers presented new data spanning observational studies, biomarker analyses, and clinical development programs in Alzheimer disease (AD). Key topics included emerging evidence on metabolic therapies such as […]

Alzheimer’s disease study brings new testing to Las Vegas Courtesy Axiom Brain Health’s Kaden Appleberry processes lab sample for study. By Katie Ann McCarver (contact) Monday, January 26, 2026 – 2 a.m. A Las Vegas stronghold in neurology is contributing to a new study spanning multiple states and countries related to the detection and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Clinical Neurology […]

by News 3 Staff,Updated Fri, January 23, 2026 at 1:20 PM LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Clinical Neurology Specialists (CNS) in Las Vegas is participating in a groundbreaking international study sponsored by the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation. The Bio-Hermes-002 study seeks volunteers with memory concerns to help identify blood or digital tests that could predict the presence of amyloid […]

A major international research project is underway to test whether a finger prick-style blood test could be used to help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. The trial is looking at three proteins in the blood that are associated with Alzheimer’s and comparing this with the current gold standard approach to diagnosing the disease that uses expensive brain […]

  By Jacquelyn Voghel 01/18/2026 EAST PROVIDENCE – A national research institution’s Rhode Island location is calling for volunteers with Alzheimer’s disease to participate in a study attempting to identify predictive markers of the brain condition. K2 Medical Research – East Providence has begun enrolling participants in the Bio-Hermes 002 Study, an initiative of the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation. The study seeks […]

Washington D.C., Jan 9, 2026 – The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP) is pleased to welcome Alamar Biosciences, a company powering precision proteomics to enable the earliest detection of disease, to the Bio-Hermes studies. This collaboration will enhance the unique, observational platform studies that compare blood-based and digital biomarkers across a broad range of clinical […]

20 Dec ‘It’s the best time’: Family members may notice signs of Alzheimer’s at holiday gatherings Posted at 20:23h in Uncategorized by Belinda Russell 0 Comments ATLANTIS, Fla. — It’s the holiday season and while you celebrate with friends and family some experts say you may also notice some changes in elderly loved ones you haven’t seen for a while. Dr. Linda […]

Aging Emerging biomarkers and digital tools are unlocking earlier and more accurate diagnosis Teresa, 75, an Alzheimer’s patient and former businesswoman, poses for a photograph inside the Alzheimer Foundation, in Mexico City, Mexico, on April 19, 2012.REUTERS/Edgard Garrido by Lydia Wu, Jennifer Panlilio, Melissa Lee, Laura Nisenbaum, Aishu Sukumar December 10, 2025 Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias affect more than […]

About This Episode The quest to speed up clinical trials is personal for John Dwyer, CEO of the Global Alzheimer’s Platform (GAP). A long-time UsA2 advocate, he’s been motivated by the generations of family members lost to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Dwyer shares with BrainStorm host Meryl Comer the critical challenges of NIH funding cuts […]

Posted on October 2, 2025 • by Julia Ferrar Most biomarker tests, such as PET scans and spinal taps, are expensive or invasive and can pose risks for patients. That’s why a company in the Tampa Bay area is helping to research blood tests for biomarkers as a less expensive and more accessible alternative. Axiom […]

FOX 13’s Allie Corey and her guest discuss Alzheimer’s and the latest research in the disease. Watch the interview with Dr. Steen of Axiom Brain Health here: https://www.fox13news.com/video/1715786

Prevent cognitive decline with these proven lifestyle changes! Join us on PSI TV as Dr. Susan Steen, MD, a renowned neurologist and Alzheimer’s expert, shares groundbreaking insights into brain health. Representing Axiom Brain Health, Dr. Steen discusses their mission to combat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s through cutting-edge research and clinical trials. Learn how […]

Researchers at Emory Goizueta Brain Health Institute and partner institutions have found new clues in the blood that could help explain why Alzheimer’s disease develops and how it affects memory. The study, published in Nature Aging, examined blood samples from more than 2,100 individuals across four large research cohorts. Using advanced tools, scientists measured thousands of proteins in […]