Why Bill Gates isn’t throwing money at Alzheimer’s
Bill Gates has pledged billions to fund research into public health. But when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, which affects nearly 6 million Americans, the billionaire’s contributions amount to a “drop in the bucket,” Gates’ science advisor acknowledged.
According to Niranjan Bose, who also serves as managing director of health and life sciences at Gates Ventures, that’s not for lack of interest. The drug industry, the NIH, and outside foundations have poured billions into Alzheimer’s research. Gates prefers to direct his money toward causes that aren’t getting such attention.
“We are not hearing that there are 30, 40 companies going unfunded,” Bose told STAT.
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According to Niranjan Bose, who also serves as managing director of health and life sciences at Gates Ventures, that’s not for lack of interest. The drug industry, the NIH, and outside foundations have poured billions into Alzheimer’s research. Gates prefers to direct his money toward causes that aren’t getting such attention.
“We are not hearing that there are 30, 40 companies going unfunded,” Bose told STAT.
Read more.
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