Primary Recipient

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY, THE

Amount

$82,556.00

Award Date

5/21/2009

Administering Agency

Health and Human Services, Department of / National Institutes of Health

CDFA Number

93.701

CDFA Program Title

Trans-NIH Recovery Act Research Support

Description

Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the leading cause of late-onset dementia and is characterized by progressive cognitive decline and memory loss, ultimately leading to death. Over 5 million Americans are currently suffering from AD, and the total costs of AD an