The founders of Cure Alzheimer’s Fund recognized the need to take a new approach to funding research, and established this non-profit with the following operating principles:
MISSION
Fund research that has the highest probability of preventing, slowing, or reversing Alzheimer’s disease
RESEARCHERS
Find the best researchers in the world with the most innovative ideas and help give them the resources they need
RESEARCH CONSORTIUM
Provide a venue for the development of a robust research roadmap, led by world-class geneticist Rudy Tanzi, PH.D., of Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD
Create a scientific Alzheimer’s advisory board to provide counsel and review each grant request; our SAB has 10 members, including two Nobel Laureates
RAPID APPROVAL
Minimize bureaucracy with a rolling admissions process and rapid turnaround for approvals
COLLABORATION
Require that funded scientists collaborate and meet regularly to discuss research projects and findings
100% COMMITMENT
Commit that 100% of all donations will be contributed to research; founders and board members cover all overhead disease costs