BrightFocus Foundation

🚀 Accelerate your career with insights from leading scientists in #Alzheimers and related dementias at Alzheimer’s Fast Track, Nov. 12-14 in San Diego. ⌛ Act fast to reserve your spot for this one-of-a-kind immersive learning experience! 🔗 Register at BrightFocus.org/Fast-Track

Overcome barriers to addressing #BrainHealth with your pts—watch this video featuring experts James R. Kilgore, @ScottKaiserMD, and Amy M. Klingler to learn practical strategies for reducing risk for cognitive decline. Developed with @_BrightFocus. bit.ly/3ZuMPvK #MedEd

Ready to supercharge your research career? Register for BrightFocus Foundation's Alzheimer's Fast Track, Nov. 12-14 in San Diego. This in-depth workshop brings early-career researchers face-to-face with field leaders in Alzheimer's research. Connect with scientists shaping the…

Dr. Brittany Carr, a scientist funded by BrightFocus Foundation's Macular Degeneration Research program, is developing new models to better understand the role that cellular debris plays in age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Her lab at @UAlberta uses CRISPR gene-editing to…

📣 Only 3 days left! Join us at #AAIC25 as we share powerful findings from our poster presentation. Explore how patient and provider perspectives diverge in the use of anti-amyloid therapies. @_BrightFocus @infusioncenter 🔍 Dive into the full story here: bit.ly/46XV9Z9

In collaboration with @medliveofficial, we're breaking new ground in digital Alzheimer's education, and we're excited to share the latest outcomes at #AAIC25 next week in Toronto. Our research poster (#108349), co-authored by BrightFocus Foundation's Nancy Lynn Keach, and…

🧠 💪 Research shows that certain habits can help maintain brain function and potentially delay cognitive decline. This #WorldBrainDay, learn how exercise, a nutritious diet, mental stimulation, quality sleep, and strong social connections work together to build a resilient…

When it comes to protecting your sight, knowledge is power. Join us on July 30 for a conversation with University of Arizona researchers Dr. Brian McKay and Dr. Murray Brilliant about the benefits of AREDS2 supplements and new research into L-DOPA, a naturally occurring…

We're heading to #AAIC25! As part of our commitment to empowering clinicians & patients through digital education, we’re looking forward to insightful conversations on the future of #BrainHealth. 🔗 bit.ly/46OnYHq @_BrightFocus @infusioncenter @alzassociation

Some brain injuries don’t happen on the field or battlefield—they happen at home, behind closed doors, and may quietly set the stage for dementia. 30% of women worldwide experience intimate partner violence, yet these brain traumas go largely unrecognized. BrightFocus…

When it comes to protecting your sight, knowledge is power. Join us on July 30 for a conversation with University of Arizona (@uarizona) researchers Dr. Brian McKay and Dr. Murray Brilliant about the benefits of AREDS2 supplements and new research into L-DOPA, a naturally…

Your eyes might be trying to tell you something. If you’re living with glaucoma, early signs of worsening vision—like halos around lights, blurry vision that comes and goes, or subtle eye discomfort—shouldn’t be ignored. Learn what to watch for and when to act:…

Join us for a conversation with Cleveland Clinic Nevada Medical Director Dr. Dylan Wint on non-pharmacologic approaches to dementia care. We'll discuss how structured daily routines, targeted physical activity, and therapeutic interventions can improve the quality of life for…

Samuel Herberg, PhD, a BrightFocus National Glaucoma Research grant recipient, is using an innovative 3D model of the eye drainage system that he hopes will open the door to finding new treatments for glaucoma. His research could identify new cellular targets that have not been…

What if we could detect Alzheimer’s before it steals memories? BrightFocus Alzheimer’s Disease Research grant recipient Dr. Mark Ebbert of the University of Kentucky Sanders-Brown Center on Aging (@UKSBCoA) is using powerful new technology to reveal subtle molecular changes…

The Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget would cut funding for the National Institutes of Health by 40% and dismantle the agency's 27 specialized institutes and centers, eroding decades of focused expertise and weakening how medical research is conducted. The…

✨ Today at 1 pm ET: Find out what’s happening in glaucoma research right now. BrightFocus Foundation's National Glaucoma Research program, currently funds 38 active research grants around the world. Join us to learn about some of these groundbreaking research projects and how…

BrightFocus Foundation's Macular Degeneration Research program funds groundbreaking research to understand, treat, and prevent macular degeneration—and we're now accepting applications for our 2026 research grants! 🔬 Awarding up to $600K over 3 years. 🌍 Researchers worldwide…

🎉 Great news!! Dr. Federica Anastasi has been awarded a prestigious research grant from the @_BrightFocus Foundation to advance personalized approaches to #Alzheimer’s disease. Her project is one of 50 selected globally this year⤵️ barcelonabeta.org/en/news/news/f…

The Senate has passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act (H.R.1), which will severely impact health care for millions of Americans—including people affected by Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. This legislation would: 🚩 Dramatically reduce Medicare and…

BrightFocus Foundation's National Glaucoma Research program funds groundbreaking research to understand, treat, and prevent glaucoma—and we're now accepting applications for our 2026 research grants! 🔬 Awarding up to $150K over 2 years. 🌍 Researchers worldwide can apply. 📅…