Articles from BrightFocus Foundation

BrightFocus Foundation Launches “Let’s Talk Alzheimer’s” Podcast Featuring Top Experts in Alzheimer’s Research
Global brain and eye research nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation today announced the launch of Let's Talk Alzheimer's, a new podcast that brings insightful, actionable conversations about Alzheimer’s disease and brain health to listeners in an accessible, on-demand audio/video format. The podcast features content adapted from BrightFocus’ highly popular Zoom In on Dementia & Alzheimer’s series, which has garnered over 7 million views to date.
By BrightFocus Foundation · Via Business Wire · June 11, 2026
Donor Support Powers New $15M Investment in 62 Scientists Tackling Alzheimer’s, Macular Degeneration, and Glaucoma
BrightFocus Foundation today announced $15.2 million in new research grants for Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma, reinforcing its commitment to advancing scientific discovery amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding federal funding. This includes $8.5 million to its Alzheimer’s Disease Research program, $4.5 million to its Macular Degeneration Research program, and $2.2 million to its National Glaucoma Research program.
By BrightFocus Foundation · Via Business Wire · April 21, 2026
New Public Service Campaign Encourages Eye Exams to Save Sight
BrightFocus Foundation today launched two new national public service announcements, Stop AMD and Stop Glaucoma, to raise awareness of macular degeneration and glaucoma, leading causes of irreversible blindness among people age 50 and older in the U.S.
By BrightFocus Foundation · Via Business Wire · September 17, 2025
BrightFocus Foundation Awards Nearly $13M to 50 Scientists for Alzheimer’s, Macular Degeneration, and Glaucoma Research
Private research nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation today announced nearly $13 million in grants to support early investigative research into Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. This includes $7.3 million to its Alzheimer’s Disease Research program, $3.8 million to its Macular Degeneration Research program, and $1.8 million to its National Glaucoma Research program.
By BrightFocus Foundation · Via Business Wire · May 13, 2025
Global Brain and Vision Research Nonprofit to Host Inaugural Concert for Cures Celebrating Science
BrightFocus Foundation, a global nonprofit that funds innovative brain and vision research around the world, will host its inaugural Concert for Cures on Wednesday, June 26, at City Winery in Nashville.
By BrightFocus Foundation · Via Business Wire · June 12, 2024
BrightFocus Foundation Announces $10M in New Funding Across Brain and Vision Research, Celebrates Historic Diversity of Grant Award Recipients
Global nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation announces $10 million in new Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma research grant funding—age-related diseases with no cure that affect more than 335 million people worldwide.
By BrightFocus Foundation · Via Business Wire · April 25, 2024
BrightFocus Foundation Celebrates 50 Years of Biomedical Research Breakthroughs
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, BrightFocus Foundation announces the launch of a yearlong campaign and microsite celebrating the international nonprofit’s strides in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma and toward greater awareness of the importance of funding brain and vision research and education.
By BrightFocus Foundation · Via Business Wire · May 19, 2023