The Alzheimer’s Association announced in a recent press release a $100 million investment into research initiatives in 2023, including research in Madison. It’s the largest single-year investment since the organization’s founding in 1980.
In 2023, the Alzheimer’s Association funded 271 scientific investigations from researchers at all career levels examining topics across the spectrum of dementia science. The Association’s global, cumulative impact on research now includes more than $360 million invested in over 1,000 active research projects in 53 countries, spanning six continents.
In Wisconsin, nearly $450,000 has been awarded to advance research efforts. This includes research being conducted in Madison investigating how fasting may promote healthy aging and protect against the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, and a new tool that could help emergency departments better meet the needs of people living with dementia.
In addition to research grant funding, the Association’s investment in research supports a wide range of global leadership initiatives.
