WASHINGTON, D.C., July 19, 2015 - The Alzheimer's Association recognizes four leading scientists for their contributions to advancing Alzheimer's disease and dementia research. The awards were presented during the opening session at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference® 2015 (AAIC® 2015) in Washington, D.C.
"The contributions of these individuals have added greatly to our understanding of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias," said Maria Carrillo, Ph.D., chief science officer for the Alzheimer's Association. "Not only have each of these scientists helped advance the field of Alzheimer's research, their legacies continue to guide the work of new generations of Alzheimer's and dementia researchers."
Khalid Iqbal, Ph.D., Bengt Winblad, M.D., Ph.D., and Henry Wisniewski, M.D., Ph.D., founded the Alzheimer's research conference in 1988. The Association's lifetime achievement awards are named in their honor. The honorees are: For the Khalid Iqbal, Ph.D., Lifetime Achievement Award in Alzheimer's Disease Research:
For the Khalid Iqbal, Ph.D., Lifetime Achievement Award in Alzheimer's Disease Research:
The AAIC Lifetime Achievement Awards honor individuals who have made significant fundamental contributions to Alzheimer's research, either through a single scientific discovery or a body of work. These contributions, whether they have been in research, leadership or mentorship, must have a lasting impact on the field and must demonstrate a lifetime commitment towards progress against Alzheimer's and dementia.
The Alzheimer's Association is committed to accelerating the global effort to eliminate Alzheimer's disease and to recognizing the efforts of researchers who further our understanding about this devastating disease. The Association is the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. It currently supports nearly 350 ongoing research projects in 21 countries, totaling over $78 million. Since 1982, it has awarded nearly $340 million to almost 2,300 scientific investigations.
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About AAIC
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) is the largest gathering of leading researchers from around the world focused on Alzheimer's and other dementias. As a part of the Alzheimer's Association's research program, AAIC serves as a catalyst for generating new knowledge about dementia and fostering a vital, collegial research community.
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About the Alzheimer's Association®
The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's. Visit alz.org or call 800.272.3900.