After 100 years of research, we still do not have a cure for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The Majority of research funding has remained largely dedicated to long-standing, traditional methods of neurodegenerative research and less inviting of research investigating a potential microbial link to AD.
Intriguing evidence suggests Alzheimer’s disease may have a link to infectious diseases or a microbial mechanism. Could this be the missing link to lead to a cure for Alzheimer’s disease?
To advance research that could shed light and provide hope to the more than 5.7 million Americans and 47 million people worldwide living with the disease, the IDSA Foundation established the Alzheimer’s Research Grant, now known as the Microbial Pathogenesis in Alzheimer’s Disease Grant, in 2018 to foster further investigation. These grants support research that suggests an infectious agent or microbial community is correlated to Alzheimer’s disease and promotes novel research in the field of microbial triggers for Alzheimer’s disease.
The Microbial pathogenesis in Alzheimer’s Disease program began solely as a grant making endeavor. However, over the past five years, the program has progressed into an established research community development program that promotes the pathogenic framework and provides support and opportunities for scientific advancement.
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Funding ELIGIBILITY
• Both members and non-members of IDSA are encouraged to apply. This includes established investigators and academic and health professionals in all disciplines and health-related professions.
• PhDs and MDs are encouraged to apply.
• Interdisciplinary research is encouraged, including collaborations between experts in Alzheimer’s research and infectious diseases.
• Clinical and basic scientists are encouraged to apply.
• International applicants and non-U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.
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For more information:
Contact IDSA Foundation Amy Shapley-Farrell, Program Manager at ashapley@idsafoundation.org
about the funders
The Benter Foundation was founded in 2007 to help communities and individuals thrive. Since then, the Foundation has invested to advance a more livable Pittsburgh, emphasizing the city’s urban core. Reaching beyond Pittsburgh, the Foundation supports peace-building efforts and innovators who create new knowledge to tackle large scale issues. Path-breaking solutions are needed in health challenges like Alzheimer’s disease and opioid abuse. The Benter Foundation believes that the battle against Alzheimer’s will be won through innovative scientific research.
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