Alliance for Aging Research

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2010 to Jun 30, 2011

Signed

Apr 11, 2012

Return Version

2010v3.4

Gross Receipts

$1,930,945

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Communications - see schedule o.communications - dissemination of information on aging-related health topics, conducts surveys, and provides online web-based information on issues impacting the aging community.

Activity 3

Public policy - see schedule o. Public policy - partnering with the government, private and corporate policy makers, and other nonprofit organizations to promote research on aging related topics. * advancing aging research: led by the alliance for aging research, the friends of the national institute on aging is a coalition committed to advancing research on aging and the diseases that affect millions of older americans. The coalition achieves this goal by raising awareness among policymakers of important research supported by the national institute on aging (nia). Through education on capitol hill, and involvement with the nih biomarker consortium, the alliance seeks to advance trans-nih projects related to longevity and provide adequate support for associated aging research activities.* the alliance continues to serve on the board of the coalition for the advancement of medical research (camr). Camr is the principal group advocating for regenerative medicine (including stem cell research and somatic cell nuclear transfer) to treat and cure disease. Camr and its members continue to support federal funding for embryonic stem cell research on behalf of millions of americans suffering from life-threatening diseases-such as parkinson's and alzheimer's disease. Daniel perry, the alliance's executive director, currently serves as camr's treasurer and director.* the alliance for aging research assumed a leadership role of the newly-created alliance for a stronger fda in january 2008. This organization was formed through the merger of two existing groups that advocated for increased appropriations to the u.s. Food and drug administration, and represents a diverse range of interests from human health to food safety. As a member of the alliance for a stronger fda's board of directors, the alliance for aging research has had the opportunity to stress the need for adequate funds to support fda drug evaluation activities, as well as highlight the central role the fda plays in promoting and protecting the health of older americans.* coalitions: the alliance contributes to policy activities as part of the following coalitions:1. Accelerate cure/treatments for alzheimer's disease (act-ad): act-ad is a coalition of 50 national organizations committed to accelerating the research and development of better treatments and potential cures for alzheimer's disease.2. Ad hoc group for medical research: the ad hoc group for medical research represents more than 300 patient groups, scientific and medical societies, research institutions, and industry organizations. Members support increased federal funding for the national institutes of health.3. Alliance for a stronger fda: the alliance for a stronger fda unites 185 patient groups, consumer advocates, biomedical research advocates, health professionals, and industry members in an effort to increase appropriations to the u.s. Food and drug administration (fda). It is supported by leading public health advocates, including three former secretaries of the department of health and human services and seven former fda commissioners.4. Coalition for the advancement of medical research (camr): comprised of more than 100 patient groups, scientific and medical societies, foundations, and major universities, camr is the nation's leading bipartisan pro-cures coalition. Camr actively educates lawmakers and the public about the field of medical research, including developments related to all forms of stem cell research, with a focus on developing better treatments and cures for people with life-threatening illnesses and disorders.5. Friends of the national institute on aging: the friends of the national institute on aging (nia) is a coalition of 50 academic institutions and patient organizations committed to the advancement of health sciences research that benefits millions of older americans. Friends of the nia supports the research and training missions of the nia, and advocates for nia initiatives as public pol

Filer

EIN

54-1379174