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    Alzheimer’s Association Launches Brain Health Advancement Institute to Turn Brain Science into Action

    The Alzheimer’s Association today announced the launch of the Brain Health Advancement Institute (BHAI), a new platform designed to translate brain health research into practical action.
     
    April 24, 2026
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    HHS Secretary Kennedy Calls for Early Alzheimer’s Screening

    The Alzheimer's Association welcomes the remarks, which underscore the urgent need for the bipartisan ASAP Act and early detection as standard of care.
    April 21, 2026
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    New Alzheimer’s Association Report: Americans Care Deeply About Brain Health but Most Don’t Know How to Maintain It

    Nearly all adults (99%) value brain health equally or more than physical health, yet only 9% say they know a lot about ways to maintain brain health.
     
    April 21, 2026
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    Ralph H. Johnson Health Care System Becomes First Veterans Affairs Site to Join ALZ-NET

    This collaboration between VA and the Alzheimer's Association has the shared goal of improving care for the estimated 500,000 U.S. military Veterans living with Alzheimer's.
    April 6, 2026
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    Alzheimer’s Association Announces New Brain Health Roundtable

    The Roundtable is a cross‑sector coalition working to elevate brain health as a national public health priority and accelerate the adoption of evidence-based strategies to reduce dementia risk.
     
    March 17, 2026
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    Alzheimer’s Association Looks Ahead to a New Era: Early Detection and Prevention of Cognitive Decline

    The Alzheimer’s Association is leading a pivotal shift in early detection and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease with a focus on identifying risk of cognitive decline, quick and accurate diagnosis, and earlier intervention.
    March 12, 2026

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    Speaker Bios

    Maria C. Carrillo, Ph.D.

    Chief Science Officer and Medical Affairs Lead, Alzheimer’s Association

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    Robert Egge

    Chief Public Policy Officer, Alzheimer’s Association and President, Alzheimer's Impact Movement

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    Heather M. Snyder, Ph.D.

    Senior Vice President, Medical & Scientific Operations

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