Eyes on the prize: Federal Alzheimer’s research effort aims to facilitate interventions It is fitting that this issue of Alzheimer’s & Dementia honors the life and work of our friend and colleague, Dr. Leon Thal. Leon’s research career, in important and perhaps some surprising ways.

It is inspired by the legacy of our friend and colleague Leon Thal, whose innovative and collaborative approach to scientific research serves as a guidepost as we move toward the discovery of new and effective ways to prevent AD or slow its progression. This article describes the progress to date and potentially promising areas of…