Researcher looks toward methods of prevention

"We don't need miracles. We need resources."

Dear Friend,

"I believe the tools necessary to prevent Alzheimer's disease are within reach."

That's a bold statement, but world–renowned researcher David Morgan, Ph.D., has every confidence in his prediction.

Dr. Morgan's research interests are aging and brain function, focusing on drugs to treat the form of dementia called Alzheimer's disease. He is a recipient of multiple grants from the Alzheimer's Association and other prestigious grantors like the National Institutes of Health.

Although the pace of research is accelerating, much needs to be done to address the severity of the Alzheimer's epidemic.

Ninety percent of what we know about Alzheimer's has been discovered in the last 15 years. Some of the most remarkable progress has shed light on how Alzheimer's affects the brain, thanks to dedicated researchers like Dr. Morgan. His team is now targeting the tangles of proteins called tau that build up inside brain cells more rapidly in people with Alzheimer's than in the general population.

Dr. Morgan is one example of how our International Grant Research Program support some of the most important research threads in Alzheimer's science. These threads move the field forward by:

Contributing to knowledge about Alzheimer's
Refining research questions, and
Yielding clues to causes and treatments

Because new treatments take years to produce—and because drugs that seem promising in early–stage studies may not work as hoped in large-scale trials— it is critical that Alzheimer's research continues to accelerate.

Dr. Morgan's commitment to the fight against Alzheimer's and dementia gives us all reason to hope — for answers, for treatments and ultimately, for a cure. Please take a moment to read Dr. Morgan's message and help us move the fight forward.

Thank you,

Lisa Wettstaedt
National Director

The Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's disease.

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