Research We Have Funded
Through the generosity of its donors, the American Health Assistance Foundation is proud to have committed over $90 million towards research. The AHAF research portfolio is characterized by aggressive and daring scientists who have dedicated their careers and lives making all of our lives stronger, healthier, and happier. On behalf of its donors, AHAF is honored to continue its 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 $60 million to support promising research in fields ranging from molecular biology to epidemiology. ADR is currently supporting 48 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 a new program of AHAF. AHAF has awarded over $7 million to support basic research into the causes and potential treatments of this disease. MDR is currently supporting 25 biomedical researchers. Learn more about this research.
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National Glaucoma Research Grants
AHAF has awarded more than $15 million to support basic research into the causes and potential treatments of glaucoma. National Glaucoma Research is currently supporting 27 biomedical researchers. Learn more about this research.
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Last Reviewed On: 09/26/08