Research We Have Funded
Through the generosity of its donors, the American Health Assistance Foundation is proud to have committed more than $100 million dollars to fund research for age-related diseases.*
The AHAF research portfolio is characterized by aggressive and daring scientists who have dedicated their careers to making all of our lives stronger, healthier, and happier. AHAF sincerely appreciates the support of its donors that allows us to continue our long tradition of support for innovative and catalytic research.
Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grants
Since the Alzheimer's Disease Research (ADR) program began, the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) has awarded more than $65.9 million to support promising Alzheimer's investigations in fields ranging from molecular biology to epidemiology. ADR is currently supporting 58 outstanding biomedical researchers. AHAF is honored to have played a role in Dr. Stanley Prusiner's Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1997 for his landmark research on prions. Learn more about ADR sponsored research.
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Macular Degeneration Research Grants
The Macular Degeneration Research Program (MDR) is AHAF's newest program. AHAF has awarded over $8.7 million to support basic research into the causes and potential treatments of this disease. MDR is currently supporting 31 biomedical researchers. Learn more about this research.
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National Glaucoma Research Grants
AHAF has awarded nearly $17.7 million to support basic research into the causes and potential treatments of glaucoma. National Glaucoma Research is currently supporting 29 biomedical researchers. Learn more about this research.
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Last Reviewed On: 09/11/09