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…
Story by Amy Scherzer, Bay Correspondent Tearful yet joyful, the annual Inspire, Imagine & Hope Gala honored Tampa neurologist Dr. Susan Steen for her 40-plus years advancing brain health education and leading clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Gala co-chairs Lyle Fogarty and Dr. Shannon Moroney shared the personal impact of […]
Collaboration to accelerate the investigation of Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers with early access to Bio-Hermes-001 data Washington D.C., May 28, 2026 – The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation® (GAP) is pleased to announce a collaboration with the Circular Genomics, a biotechnology company revolutionizing neurological and psychiatric precision medicine, access to analyze Bio-Hermes-001 samples to investigate the potential for circular RNA […]
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 […]
Representatives from Butler Hospital’s Memory and Aging Program and the Global Alzheimer’s Platform recently visited the Swansea Council on Aging to discuss normal memory changes with age and new research in Alzheimer’s prevention. The session also encouraged residents to engage with the Acti-v8 initiative and join a prevention registry. This content is adapted from materials provided by Swansea Council On Aging This article includes […]
Houston, Texas (April 15, 2026) – Re:Cognition Health, a global leader in new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease, is delivering an international clinical trial to evaluate whether a simple finger-prick blood test can revolutionize how Alzheimer’s disease is diagnosed. Compared with the current invasive and expensive diagnostic methods, this approach could provide a scalable solution for […]
The Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) has announced a strategic collaboration with Siemens Healthineers for the Bio-Hermes-002 study, an observational platform designed to evaluate biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The study compares blood-based and digital biomarkers across a wide range of cognitive conditions, alongside MRI and PET imaging data, to generate insights that […]
Colleagues, Trusted Partners, & Friends, We want to share a brief update on how Q1 of 2026 unfolded for the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) and the significant work anticipated ahead. In January, our work received global coverage as the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) spotlighted the Bio-Hermes-002 (BH2) study in a story about a finger prick blood test […]
Tampa, FL, Mar 25, 2026— Axiom Brain Health (Axiom) is pleased to announce Dr. Susan Steen will be honored by the Alzheimer’s Association – Florida Gulf Coast Chapter at the Inspire, Imagine, and Hope Gala on Friday, March 27, 2026, at The Gathering @ Armature Works in Tampa. “I am delighted to receive this honor from the […]
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 […]