San Diego has formed an unprecedented coalition to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. The Alzheimer’s Project, conceived of by county Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Dianne Jacob, is an initiative with aims of both finding a cure and helping the 60,000 county residents who have the disease. Guided by a steering committee led by Jacob and chaired by Supervisor Dave Roberts, the Project brings a diverse team of experts in research, caregiving, health care, philanthropy, and community support to assimilate and execute a five-year plan with a goal to conquer the disease once and for all. Continue reading “Sanford-Burnham plays key role in San Diego Alzheimer’s Project”