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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · 2d

Join us for a free webinar with estate and philanthropic planning expert Patricia Annino, J.D., to discover how thoughtful giving can increase your impact, protect loved ones, and support the organizations you care about. https://ow.ly/qi4r50X8MS8

A Conversation with Patricia Annino: How to Give with Purpose and Make Your Impact Last – Cure Alzheimer's Fund

Presenter: Patricia M. Annino, J.D. Date: Monday, October 27, 2025 Time: 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT To Register: Please click HERE to register, and you will

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · 3d

Cure Alzheimer’s Fund awarded its 1,000th research grant, an exciting milestone that underscores our continued commitment to advancing the science that will bring us closer to effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. https://ow.ly/gQem50X7Z9A

CURE ALZHEIMER’S FUND AWARDS 1,000TH RESEARCH GRANT – Cure Alzheimer's Fund

WELLESLEY, Mass., October 7, 2025 — Cure Alzheimer’s Fund (CureAlz), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the most promising research aimed at

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · 7d

Please join us in welcoming Yimin Zou, Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, and Lulu Jiang, M.D., Ph.D. University of Virginia, newly funded investigators with Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. Learn https://ow.ly/wknU50X6o5Y

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · 19d

Protecting your brain health — how well you think, learn, and remember — matters at every age.

This #Worldalzheimersday, we’re reminded that building small, brain-healthy habits today can help protect memory and thinking for the future.

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#BetterYourBrain #BrainHealth

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · 23d

CureAlz is proud to add our voice to the Rally for Medical Research Hill Day on September 18, 2025. Advocates from across the US will urge Congress to make NIH funding a national priority. rallyformedicalresearch.org
#RallyMedRes #NIH #MedicalResearch

Home - Rally for Medical Research

Join advocates from around the country for the 2025 Rally for Medical Research! The Hill Day will take place on Thursday, September 18, with advocates ... Read moreHome

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Sep 10

We're so excited to welcome Jevon to the CureAlz team!
Jevon joins us with more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit event development and donor engagement, bringing a strategic vision that will help us elevate our experiences and build stronger connections with our community.

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Ian Kremer @leadcoalition.bsky.social · Aug 27

Tips for Everyday Tasks for People Living With Dementia alzheimers.gov/life-with-de...

#Alzheimers #dementia

Tips for People With Dementia | Alzheimers.gov

Find tips for preparing for life with dementia, including day-to-day and future planning.

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Aug 21

The Tangled Tale of Tau – Will Targeting Amyloid be Enough?”
In this webinar, Dr. Duff examines a critical question in Alzheimer’s research, exploring the complex roles of tau & amyloid in disease progression. youtu.be/alpEsCeiXQs

Cure Alzheimer's Fund Webinar Featuring Dr. Karen Duff

YouTube video by Cure Alzheimer's Fund

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Aug 4

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s—yet. But every new discovery brings us closer. In the 20 years since our founding, we've supported 325 researchers across 18 countries, enabling the world’s leading scientists to explore bold ideas & make game-changing discoveries. Research is the only path to a cure

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Jul 29

Learning is exercise for your brain! It builds new pathways and strengthens connections between brain cells, helping to boost memory, sharpen thinking and delay cognitive decline. Learn more brain health tips: curealz.org/the-basics-o...
#BetterYourBrain #BrainHealth #Alzheimers

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Diane Bovenkamp, PhD @dianebovenkamp.bsky.social · Jul 27

Proud @brightfocus.bsky.social is partnering w funders @mtecsc.bsky.social, @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social to accelerate understanding & future preventions of #TBI & complications #Alzheimers & #dementias. Civilians (incl. #NCAA athletes) & military have similar risks. Link below to our paper.

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Jul 25

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Natasha Hussain as Executive Vice President, Research Management at Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. Natasha brings deep experience advancing neuroscience and cross-disciplinary research initiatives.
#welcome #Leadership #CureAlz

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Dementia Researcher @dementiaresearcher.bsky.social · Jul 16

👂👁️👃 Sensory health is more than just senses — it’s key to staying connected & reducing #dementia risk. Hear from Prof Natalie Phillips in this clip, then catch the full episode - @istaart.bsky.social Relay Podcast series.

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#AAIC25 #SensoryHealth #ISTAART

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Jul 23

We believe in the power of sharing information & collaboration! Our funded researchers work across disciplines and institutions, exchanging insights to speed up discoveries and deepen our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease.

#AlzheimersResearch #Collaboration
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Consortia – Cure Alzheimer's Fund

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Jul 21

Since 2004, CureAlz has taken a unique approach to funding research with the highest probability of preventing, slowing or reversing Alzheimer’s disease, enabling the world’s leading scientists to explore bold ideas and make game-changing discoveries. Our impact: curealz.org/about-us/202...

2024 Results – Cure Alzheimer's Fund

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Jul 17

Hearing loss is a major modifiable risk factor for dementia because it reduces brain stimulation and increases cognitive strain. But the good news is that hearing aids and other treatments help keep your brain active, sharp and connected. Learn more brain health tips: curealz.org/the-basics-o...

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washuonr.bsky.social @washuonr.bsky.social · Jul 11

Andrew Yoo and Zhao Sun of @washumedicine.bsky.social receive Morby Prize @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social ‪for seminal study in @science.org to show skin cells from patients with late-onset Alzheimer’s can be transformed into neurons and reproduce hallmarks of the disease bit.ly/4kxcmf6

Yoo, Sun recognized for developing novel method to study aged neurons | WashU Medicine

Morby prize from Cure Alzheimer’s Fund honors groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Jul 9

Cure Alzheimer’s Fund is proud to share our 2024 Annual Report —a reflection of two decades of progress made possible by our dedicated donor community.
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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Jul 8

We’re excited to welcome Alexa Burton to CureAlz as a Development Intern for the summer! Alexa attends Brown University and is studying both English and Economics. #nonprofitintern #CureAlz

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Staci Bilbo @sbilbo.bsky.social · Jul 2

Excited to share this new story from the lab and led by the very talented @bendevlin.bsky.social! In collab with Anne Schaefer and grateful for funding from NIH and @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social. a brief 🧵

Immunity @cp-immunity.bsky.social · Jul 2

Online now: Excitatory-neuron-derived interleukin-34 supports cortical developmental microglia function

Excitatory-neuron-derived interleukin-34 supports cortical developmental microglia function

While neurons and microglia are known to talk to one another, the signals that regulate their complex, important interactions are not comprehensively defined. Devlin et al. find that the cytokine IL-34 produced by excitatory neurons instructs the development and functional maturation of microglia in the mouse anterior cingulate cortex.

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Jul 8

Congratulations, thank you for sharing.

Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Jun 30

The human brain is an inner cosmos—vast, mysterious, and full of potential. Researchers are charting it in search of a cure for Alzheimer’s. Join the journey. Be part of the discovery.
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#BrainResearch #Neuroscience

Cure Alzheimer's Fund - Night Sky - 60 seconds

YouTube video by Cure Alzheimer's Fund

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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Jun 26

While we may not yet know how to prevent Alzheimer's disease, there are steps you can take to improve the health of your brain.

Sleep, the natural cleaners of your brain - microglia - go to work when we're asleep, removing waste to maintain brain health.
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Cure Alzheimer's Fund @curealzheimersfund.bsky.social · Jun 25

Early detection gave Jim Taylor and his wife, Geri, precious time—time to plan, to advocate, and to live fully despite an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. We’re grateful to Jim for sharing their story and showing how knowledge and support can make a difference.

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Jim Taylor: What my wife’s experience with Alzheimer’s has taught me

Catching Alzheimer’s early helps. Changes in the brain begin years before memory problems become noticeable.

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Plastic Model Weekender 25 @plamoweekender.bsky.social · Jun 25

Racers, start your engines because there's only ONE MORE DAY until #PMW25! 🏎️💨

June 26th - 29th
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