How Do We Translate Scientific Discoveries Into Effective Treatments?

Previous sections of this report have focused on the basic science research portfolio and on research into the lifestyle factors that increasingly appear to be related to the development, and possibly prevention, of AD. Findings from this growing body of knowledge have suggested a number of potential therapeutic targets, allowing investigators to intensify their hunt for AD treatments. Given the complex and long-term nature of the disease, it is unlikely that a “silver bullet” treatment will ever be possible. Rather, researchers hope to discover a range of drug and non-drug approaches that could be productively applied to delay the onset or slow the progress of AD or that could effectively treat AD symptoms. One focus of this area of research is the relatively new field of translational research. This work underpins the continuing emphasis on traditional treatment clinical trials.

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