Temple Medical School Announces Creation of New Alzheimer's Center

Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine has established a new Alzheimer's center with help from a gift by alumnus and current trustee Phil Richards, states Philly Voice . The Alzheimer's Center at Temple (ACT) will combine research, training, clinical, and educational activities that study the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's and related disorders. ACT projects will seek to develop new treatment strategies based on a deeper understanding of the onset and progression of Alzheimer's. "ACT is committed to promoting brain health and foster discoveries for a better understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias through cutting-edge research, clinical studies, and innovative educational programs, with the ultimate goal to find a cure," notes Domenico Praticò, who was appointed the first occupant of the newly established North Star Charitable Foundation Chair for Alzheimer's Research at Temple. ACT's initial research initiatives will examine diet and Alzheimer's risk, environment, and neurodegeneration and neurobiological pathologies.