Stop Alzheimer’s Now Awards $100,000 Research Grant to Advance Cure-Focused Science in 2026

Stop Alzheimer’s Now (SAN) is proud to announce the awarding of a $100,000 research grant supporting groundbreaking Alzheimer’s disease research led by Benjamin Deneen, Ph.D., at Baylor College of Medicine.

This grant will directly fund innovative, cure-focused research initiatives that aim to better understand and ultimately eliminate Alzheimer’s disease. This project was selected following careful review of recent funding requests and aligns with SAN’s unwavering commitment to accelerating meaningful scientific breakthroughs.

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“Organizations like Stop Alzheimer’s Now are a catalyst. They support new ideas and concepts that, while risky, can push Alzheimer’s research in completely new directions. This disease is so difficult, we need to advance on it from every direction. Stop Alzheimer’s Now and its donors are critical to this all-encompassing approach.” Dr. Deneen said.

What makes this contribution especially powerful is the source.

Research gifts are made possible 100% by the generosity of SAN’s donors and supporters. This is their money in motion—creating real impact, fueling discovery and driving hope forward.

“Every dollar we grant is a direct reflection of the people who believe in this mission,” said Shaun McDuffee, founder of Stop Alzheimer’s Now. “Our donors are not just supporters—they are partners in the fight. Their generosity is what allows us to fund bold, innovative research with one goal in mind: find a cure. We simply could not do this without them.”

Stop Alzheimer’s Now remains committed to stewarding donor contributions with transparency and purpose, ensuring funds are directed toward high-impact research efforts that have the potential to change the trajectory of this devastating disease.

For more information about Stop Alzheimer’s Now or to support ongoing research efforts, please visit Stop Alzheimer’s Now.

To learn more about Dr. Deneen’s research supported by this gift, visit: Funding the Next Breakthrough  - BCM.

About Stop Alzheimer’s Now

Stop Alzheimer’s Now is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding cure-focused Alzheimer’s disease research. Through the support of generous donors and strategic partnerships, SAN is working to accelerate scientific discovery and bring hope to millions affected by Alzheimer’s.