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Gates goes after AD

Where Gates is supporting development of new drugs, data tools in Alzheimer’s

November 17, 2017 10:52 PM UTC

Bill Gates’ investment in the Dementia Discovery Fund marks the first of several the philanthropist intends to make in disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s disease.

On Nov. 13, Gates made a personal investment of $50 million into the fund, raising its total disclosed capital to $150 million. ...