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The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation’s® (GAP) 2025 Citizen Scientist Award® recipients announced in Las Vegas WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 27, 2026) — Today, the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) proudly announced the 2025 National Citizen Scientist Awards® elevated honorees. GAP’s Citizen Scientist Awards (CSA) acknowledge the contributions of individuals who make a difference by volunteering in clinical trials for neurodegenerative diseases.  This year’s award […]

Las Vegas is set to host a significant gathering of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease research leaders this week, as the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) convenes its annual conference from February 25th through February 27th at the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa. The event will bring together nearly 250 representatives from over 100 clinical […]

by Chloe KoastTue, February 24, 2026 at 9:36 AM From February 25th through the 27th the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation will meet up at the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa. More than 250 representatives are coming together to not only network but also share their dedication to find the cure for Alzheimer’s. This includes announcing a new […]

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 […]

Jan 20, 2026 | staff reporterSave for later NEW YORK — UK nonprofit research organization LifeArc said on Monday that it has partnered with the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) to evaluate a blood-based test for Alzheimer’s disease. The test is designed to detect three proteins — phosphorylated tau 217, glial fibrillary acidic protein, and neurofilament light […]

Washington D.C., Jan 20, 2026, The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP) applauds the House and Senate Committees on appropriations releasing their final bipartisan FY2026 Labor–Health and Human Services–Education appropriations bill which increases funding for Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia research.     “Congress’s bipartisan approval of increased funding for neurodegenerative research sends a powerful message to the millions of […]

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 […]

Last week, the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation’s (GAP) Inclusive Research Initiative (IRI) team hosted its second annual virtual conference focused on improving Alzheimer’s and dementia research by increasing diversity among participants in neurodegenerative clinical trials. We are proud to have created a platform for meaningful dialogue and hope it has inspired new ideas, collaborations, and opportunities for those […]

IMPERIAL COUNTY, Calif. (KYMA) – The Sun Valley Research Center (SVRC) is taking a Mobile Research Unit on the road to hold free memory assessments. According to a press release, THOR (Taking Health on the Road) West is touring California and Arizona in order to help raise awareness of the importance of brain health.According to […]

International non-profit Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation expands research network in California to improve access to research opportunities Washington D.C., Oct. 14, 2025- Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP) announces the addition of Sun Valley Research Center (SVRC) a private clinical research organization based in Imperial, California, to its global network of over 100 best-in-class research sites. SVRC […]

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 […]

trialsitenews, Aug. 28, 2025, 12:30 p.m. September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the devastating impact of Alzheimer’s disease and the urgent need for better treatments and care. More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a number expected to climb steeply in the coming decades. As the need grows, so […]

22 Aug 2025 The current Alzheimer’s disease therapeutic antibodies carry a sizable risk of ARIA, especially for APOE4 carriers. Researchers believe the future of amyloid immunotherapies lies in targeted brain delivery that bypasses the larger blood vessels prone to this side effect, and several companies are working on this. At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, […]

Axiom Brain Health recently launched a new Florida-based mobile research unit that will tour the state to improve accessibility to brain health education and services in Tampa. A ribbon cutting was held Aug. 6 at the New Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Tampa featuring Pastor Larry Roundtree, the experts from Axiom Brain Health, and The […]

Mission Viejo, Aug 12, 2025— Brain health is being taken on the road in Mission Viejo with a Mobile Research Unit that will tour the West Coast to improve accessibility to brain health education and services. The Mobile Research Unit made its debut on August 9 with a ribbon cutting with The Healthy Brain Clinic […]

Florida Mobile Research Unit Launched with Axiom Brain Health at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church     Tampa, FL Aug 6, 2025— Brain health is being taken on the road in Tampa as Axiom Brain Health launched a new Florida-based mobile research unit that will tour the state, to improve accessibility to brain health education and […]

Data from Most Deeply Characterized Cohort Across Alzheimer’s Disease Released byGlobal Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation and Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative Washington D.C., July 31, 2025 – The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP) and the Alzheimer’s Disease Data Initiative (AD Data Initiative) announced today that data generated from the Bio-Hermes-001 study are now publicly available. This release […]

Washington, DC -July 28, 2025 –The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP), an international leader in accelerating clinical trials and improving recruitment, announced a collaboration with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, to expand access to clinical trials for communities underrepresented in Alzheimer’s research. This partnership will leverage the combined expertise of GAP’s Site Alliance […]