The Sad Truth
Alzheimer’s and dementia-related illnesses are leading causes of death in the United States. Instead of moving closer to a cure, we are moving closer to the disease with a new person being diagnosed every 65 seconds.
Alzheimer’s is the only top-10 cause of death in the United States with NO cure, means of prevention, or treatment to modify the disease. Approximately 5.7 million people in the U.S. currently have Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia-related illness. The number of Americans with Alzheimer’s is projected to triple to 16 million by 2050.
A cure needs to be identified. NOW.
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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE RESEARCH CENTER (ADRC) is one of 30 sites across the United States studying memory and aging, as well as Alzheimer’s disease. The ADRC provides participants with access to leading-edge studies of new medications and treatment that advance our knowledge of memory problems associated with aging. Over the past 30 years, USC physicians and researchers have made major contributions to our knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease, vascular risk factors, and memory problems. Our Staff includes neurologist, psychiatrists, psychologists, physician assistants, nurses, and social workers who collaborate with basic scientists on diagnosis, treatment and research.
Current Donor Options
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FUND
Support young investigators and their ongoing research efforts and education by affording them the opportunity to participate in local and nationwide conferences, symposiums, and forums.
JUNIOR INVESTIGATOR AWARD
The investigator with the most promising study or concept will receive funding to further their groundbreaking research.
GENERAL RESEARCH FUND
Support independent fundraising events put on by AlzOut. Enabling and mobilizing the effort to make a change by empowering individuals to reach out to their networks and expand the reach of the organization.
FINCH SYMPOSIUM SPONSORSHIP
Support and provide funding for innovative research through a collaborative and competitive symposium to be held November 2019. After a careful selection process, researchers are chosen to present their latest projects and findings to peers, colleagues, and research community.