Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation

The Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation is a nonprofit American health organization that supports research into the causes and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation
Founded1995
Founder
  • Zachary Fisher
  • David Rockefeller
TypeNon-profit organization
Location
  • New York, NY
FieldsAlzheimer's research
President and CEO
Kent Karosen
Key people
  • Paul Greengard
Websitewww.alzinfo.org

Zachary Fisher, a builder and philanthropist in New York City, founded the organization in 1995 after his wife, Elizabeth Fisher, developed Alzheimer’s disease. He teamed with philanthropist David Rockefeller to establish the Zachary and Elizabeth M. Fisher Center for Research on Alzheimer’s Disease at Rockefeller University.[1] Since its founding, the Fisher Center laboratory has been led by Nobel Laureate Paul Greengard.[2][3]

The Foundation also publishes educational material for the public. Since 2007, the Foundation has published Preserving Your Memory magazine, a subscription-based publication for consumers.[4] Its “Keeping Your Mind Sharp” program, which has been translated from English into Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Hindi and Urdu, has been used to teach seniors about brain health.[5] In November, 2016, the Foundation published a children’s book, Why Can’t Grandma Remember My Name?[6] It was written by Kent Karosen, the president and CEO of the foundation, and Chana Stiefel.[7] The organization is supported by contributions from the public.[8][9]

References
  1. Saxon, Wolfgang (5 June 1999). "Zachary Fisher, 88, Dies; Helped Alter New York Skyline". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  2. Kolata, Gina (1 September 2010). "Finding Suggests New Aim for Alzheimer's Drugs". The New York Times. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  3. "Paul Greengard, Ph.D." The Rockefeller University. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  4. Hall, Nomoya (17 February 2012). ""Preserving Your Memory" Magazine Features Partners' "Culture Connects All"". Partners for Livable Communities. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  5. "Asian Community to Train Older Residents on Mental Sharpness". New York City government. NYC Departrment for the Aging. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  6. Figueroa, Ariana (31 October 2016). "Teaching children why grandma can't recall their name". Miami Herald. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  7. "Kirkus Review: Why Can't Grandma Remember My Name?". Kirkus (15 October 2016). 19 September 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  8. Mathias, Christopher (13 June 2012). "Lewis Colam Completes Miami-New York Row To Raise Money For Alzheimer's Research". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
  9. "London Man Attempts Rowing from Miami to New York". The Associated Press. 3 March 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
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