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Phoenix Alzheimers research to benefit from Obama funding boost
The Phoenix Business Journal (Feb. 9. 2012)

Colombian Alzheimer's families travel to U.S.
Channel 4 (Jan. 16, 2012)

Ahwatukee church hosting memory classes
The Arizona Republic (Jan. 3, 2012)

Valley mother fights early onset Alzheimer's
The Arizona Republic (Nov. 23, 2011)

F18 PET Tracers, New MRI Method to Expand Reach of Brain Imaging
Alzheimer Research Forum (Nov. 22, 2011)

Alzheimer's study links countries
The Arizona Republic (Nov. 19, 2011)

Grant will fund Arizona Alzheimer's researchers
The Arizona Republic (Nov. 19, 2011)

Alzheimer's Institute offers resources, support groups for family, friends
The Arizona Republic (Nov. 16, 2011)

Alzheimer's Art
azfamily.com (Oct. 21, 2011)

Businesses enable Alzheimer's study of Colombian family
Phoenix Busines Journal (Oct. 21, 2011)

Hoping to crack Alzheimer's together, as a family
New York Times (Oct. 3, 2011)

Phoenix art class gives Alzheimer's patients a "spark of life.''
The Arizona Republic (Sept. 21, 2011)

Arizona Bioindustry Association tabs finalists for awards
Phoenix Business Journal (Sept. 20, 2011)

Alzheimer's disease genes aid the search for preventive drugs
Nature (July 22, 2011)

PET scans for detecting Alzheimer's disease appear to be accurate
The Los Angeles Times (July 13, 2011)

Living Well: Male Caregiving-Men Supporting Other Men
The Arizona Republic
(June 1, 2011)

Alzheimer's Program Teams Up Patients, Med Students
The Arizona Republic
(May 22, 2011)

'Business Journal' honors 25 Valley CEOs
Phoenix Business Journal
(May 20,2011)

Colombia: Does The Key to Curing Alzheimer's Lie with a Poor Extended Family in Medellin, Colombia?
BBC Radio "Crossing Continents" Program (May 19, 2011)

The Colombian Alzheimer's Family Testing Possible Cures
BBC News (May 18, 2011)

Banner, ASU, Host Music Therapy for Dementia Patients
abc15.com (May 6, 2011)

Here & Now: Diagnosing Alzheimer's
KJZZ  (April 20, 2011)

Guidelines Allow Earlier Definition of Alzheimer’s
New York Times (April 19, 2011)

Mutation Carriers Take Lead Role in Alzheimer's Studies
Clinical Neurology News (April 2011)

A Neurologist's Devotion Puts Familial AD Research Onto New Plane
Alzheimer's Research Forum (March 10, 2011)

Colombians Come to Fore in Alzheimer's Research, Mass Media
Alzheimer's Research Forum (March 11, 2011)

Prominent Alzheimer's Researcher Presents "The Scientific World Without Alzheimer's"
Tucson Citizen (March 1, 2011)

Eric Reiman Named Banner Research CEO
The Phoenix Business Journal (March 1, 2011)

Finding a Way to Prevent Alzheimer's Disease by Sanjay Gupta
CBS News with Katie Couric (February 11, 2011)

Tests may spot early signs of Alzheimer's
The Arizona Republic (Jan. 22, 2011)

Alzheimer's brain scan works, says FDA
CBS.com (Jan. 21, 2011)

Alzheimer's test, first of its kind, clears hurdle
New York Times (Jan. 20, 2011)

Giving Alzheimer’s Patients Their Way, Even Chocolate
New York Times (Dec. 31, 2010)

Reaching through the fog: a rising tide of Alzheimer's disease
American Medical News (Dec. 20, 2010)

UA psych professor among ad's "Rock Stars of Science''
The Arizona Daily Star (Dec. 16, 2010)

Ask the Expert: How to Survive The Holidays with Memory Loss
The Arizona Republic (Nov. 20, 2010)

GQ: Banner's Dr. Reiman Rocks
The Phoenix Business Journal (Nov. 18, 2010)

Ask the Expert: Preventing Alzheimer's disease
The Arizona Republic (Nov. 13, 2010)

Nation Must Fund Alzheimer's Fight
The Arizona Republic (Nov. 1, 2010)

Ask the Expert: The Truth about Alzheimer's disease
The Arizona Republic (Nov. 1, 2010)

An ounce of prevention
Drug Discovery News (Oct. 14, 2010)

Preventing Alzheimer's Disease: Could a New Kind of Trial be Key
The Lancet (Sept.1, 2010)

Researchers hope to quell a surge of Alzheimer's cases with new diagnostic tools
Washington Post (Aug. 23, 2010) 

Dementia that is Neither Alzheimers nor Easy
KJZZ (July 6, 2010)

Two Studies Take Aim at Early Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
The Arizona Republic (June 13, 2010)

Alzheimer’s Stalks a Colombian Family
The New York Times (June 2, 2010)

The Art of Living with Alzheimer's
USA Today (Sept. 16, 2009)

A mother's living lesson
The Arizona Republic (May 10, 2009)

 Press Releases

Four Banner Health associates, including BAI staff member, naemd Health Care Heroes
PHOENIX (Aug. 19, 2011) - Four Banner Health associates were honored by The Phoenix Business Journal as “Health Care Heroes” for their outstanding work and contributions to the community.

Banner Research fills new COO position
PHOENIX (June 20, 2011) — Banner Research today announced the appointment of Cynthia Guinn as chief operating officer of Banner Research, reporting to CEO Eric Reiman, effective June 27, 2011.

Imaging Procedure Can Identify Biomarker Associated With Alzheimer Disease
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan.19, 2011) — Preliminary research suggests that use of a type of molecular imaging procedure may have the ability to detect the presence of beta-amyloid in the brains of individuals during life, a biomarker that is identified during autopsy to confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer disease, according to a study in the Jan.19 issue of Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Dr. Reiman named Rock Star of Science
PHOENIX – (Nov. 17, 2010) --Eric M. Reiman, MD, executive director of the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, has been recognized as a 2010 Rock Star of Science™, joining a select group of scientific leaders and Rock Stars in a campaign to celebrate biomedical research.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute awarded three grants
PHOENIX (June 14, 2010) — Banner Alzheimer’s Institute has been awarded three grants totaling $7.1 million to advance Alzheimer’s disease care and research initiatives.

Two Institutions get $21.5 million for Research Space
PHOENIX (May 17, 2010) Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is one of two institutions awarded a combined $21.5 million in Federal stimulus grants to add or renovate research space.

Banner gets $6.5 million for Alzheimer's research
PHOENIX (May 17,2010) Banner Alzheimer’s Institute has received $6.5 million from the National Institutes of Health, a move that will create 130 jobs.

Pampering the Caregiver Event
PHOENIX (May 3, 2010) -- The second annual “Pampering the Caregiver” event, sponsored by Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, drew about a dozen grateful women who spend a lot of their time caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease.

Brain imaging study suggests genetic risk for Alzheimers in Latinos
PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 13, 2010) – A brain-imaging study published today in the Archives of Neurology suggests that major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in the Anglo population is also a risk factor for the disease in Latinos.

‘Shopping to Remember’ luncheon raises $13,000 for Banner Alzheimer’s Institute
PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 13, 2010) – The Women’s Council of the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute (BAI), a dedicated group of community volunteers committed to raising funds and awareness on behalf of the nonprofit Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation, hosted the fashion-inspired fundraising event Shopping to Remember generating $13,000 in support of programs and services for Alzheimer’s disease patients and their families.

BAI receives caregiving award
PHOENIX (March 31, 2010) — The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute was recently awarded the Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Legacy Award for Diversity.

Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor joins Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation Board of Directors as Honorary Member
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 16, 2010) – The Board of Directors of the Banner Alzheimer’s Foundation, the philanthropic resource for Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, part of Phoenix-based nonprofit Banner Health, welcomes retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor as an honorary member. A vocal supporter of the need to speed up Alzheimer’s research efforts, O’Connor has been motivated by a personal tie to the devastating disease. 

Free Alzheimer's workshop offered
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan.18, 2010) —Alzheimer’s experts and specialists invite the general public to participate in a Feb. 12 workshop  aimed at educating them with the latest information about Alzheimer’s disease, current treatment and clinical research.

Banner Alzheimers Institute offers free memory screening
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Nov. 25, 2009) — Memory loss can affect anyone. Often, losing the car keys or not being able to recall the name of a familiar face can be attributed to simple foregetfulness. But sometimes, memory impairment can be a warning sign of a serious health problem.

Neuroimaging provides new insights for treatment options in Alzheimer's Disease
AMSTERDAM (Nov. 10, 2009) – With about 35 million people around the world suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by the year 2010 and an expectation that these numbers will double every twenty years with approximately 115 million cases by 2050, pressure on healthcare systems worldwide will be intense.

Banner Sun Health join ground breaking study
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Oct. 2, 2009) -- Sun Health Research Institute and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute today announced that they have been selected as national Phase III sites involved in a ground-breaking medical imaging study to detect Alzheimer’s disease in its earliest stages. 

Banner Alzheimer's Institute, Banner Sun Health Research Institute begin clinical trial
SUN CITY, Ariz. (Sept. 1, 2009) Banner Sun Health Research Institute and Banner Alzheimer’s Institute are conducting a study where immune globulin administered intravenously (IGIV) will be evaluated alongside standard-of-care medications for Alzheimer’s disease.

Brain Imaging Study Suggests High Cholesterol may  Increase Risk of Alzheimer's
PHOENIX (Aug. 24, 2009) – A brain-imaging study published in the online edition of the journal NeuroImage suggests that higher cholesterol levels in a person’s 50s and 60s may lead to brain changes associated with increased  risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease when they get older.

Arts Engagement Program looking for new members
PHOENIX (May 27, 2009) — The Arts Engagement Program is now enrolling community members in the early to moderate stages of the disease and their care partners for two free summer sessions.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute and AstraZeneca expand Alzheimer's disease collaboration
PHOENIX, Ariz. WILMINGTON, Del.(May 20, 2009) – The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and AstraZeneca (NYSE: AZN) today announced that they have signed a new collaboration agreement to validate and further develop [18F]-AZD4694 as a diagnostic tool for Alzheimer’s patients.

Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium meeting
GLENDALE, Ariz. (April 6, 2009) -- Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, Sun Health Research Institute and partners will host the 2009 Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium Annual Conference on Friday, May 29, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa, 9495 W. Coyotes Blvd. in Glendale.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute to provide free memory screenings
SURPRISE, Ariz. (March 15, 2009) — Memory loss can affect anyone. Often, the aggravation of losing the car keys or the inability to recall the name of a familiar face can be attributed to a “senior moment,” the inability to instantly recall something familiar. But sometimes, memory impairment can be a warning sign of a serious health problem.

Alzheimer's Institute offers caregiver workshops
PHOENIX (Jan. 13, 2009) — Caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or related dementia can be overwhelming. That’s why Banner Alzheimer’s Institute has created a two-day workshop to help caregivers be more effective and resourceful in their day-to-day roles.

Alzheimer's Institute offers caregiver seminar
PHOENIX (Jan. 13, 2009) — As a caregiver of someone with a memory disorder do you need help?  Attend the COMPASS (Caregivers of Memory-impaired Persons Acquiring Successful Strategies) class and learn how to begin to successfully navigate caregiving.  This 90-minute program offered by Banner Alzheimer’s Institute is free of charge and includes instruction and handout materials. 

"Abby'' to share Alzheimer's experience at Phoenix event
PHOENIX (Nov. 1, 2008) When Jeanne Phillips discusses the disease that stole her mother's memory and ability to write the Dear Abby advice column, she sees what she describes affectionately as a sea of bobblehead dolls.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute and Sun Health enrolling patients in Alzheimer's study
PHOENIX and SUN CITY, ARIZ. (June 9, 2008) – Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and Sun Health Research Institute today announced that they are actively enrolling patients in a new study of the investigational drug Dimebon™ for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.  The study will evaluate the safety and efficacy of Dimebon in patients with Alzheimer’s disease taken in combination with Aricept® (donepezil HCI tablets), an FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatment. 

 NIA awards Arizona researchers with $6.6 million grant to continue groundbreaking brain imaging study
PHOENIX (April 21, 2008) — The National Institute on Aging has awarded a team of Arizona researchers with a five-year, $6.6 million grant to continue a landmark brain imaging study exploring the cognitive decline of healthy people at varying degrees of genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease.

Give priority to fighting Alzheimer's
PHOENIX (Feb. 23, 2008) -- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and former Sen. Bob Kerrey recently established a non-partisan Alzheimer's Study Group, consisting of national leaders, to increase public awareness about Alzheimer's disease and develop a strategic plan to address it in the most comprehensive way. A bold plan is critical if we are to find a way to prevent this disease.

AstraZeneca and Banner Alzheimer's Institute collaborate to evaluate new tool targeting Alzheimer's disease
WILMINGTON, Del., and PHOENIX (December 19, 2007) — The Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and AstraZeneca (NYSE:AZN) today announced that they will collaborate to help advance understanding of Alzheimer’s disease and increase knowledge of potential new avenues for treatment through the use of cutting-edge brain imaging methods.

Evercare and Banner Alzheimer's Institute collaborate on new Special Needs Plan for dementia patients in Phoenix
PHOENIX  (October 24, 2007) – Evercare, one of the nation’s, and Arizona’s, largest health care coordination programs, today unveiled the details of the first-ever Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan designed exclusively for people with Alzheimer’s disease and chronic dementia.  Residents of Maricopa County, Ariz. will be the first in the country to have access to this innovative health plan with tailored benefits and services, including special prescription drug coverage and the Alzheimer’s Association Safe Return® program.  Evercare Care Managers will collaborate with memory disorder specialists from the prestigious Phoenix-based Banner Alzheimer’s Institute, with the goal of enhancing Evercare’s innovative model of care.

Banner Alzheimer's Institute plays key role in discovery of new Alzheimer's gene
PHOENIX (June 6, 2007) - Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Executive Director Dr. Eric Reiman and an international team of researchers have discovered a gene that appears to increase an individual’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease when it is present in people who have other Alzheimer’s susceptibility genes.