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FDA launches neuroscience program with a focus on Alzheimer’s prevention

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The initiative will coordinate neuroscience product development across agency centers, with an initial focus on Alzheimer’s research.

Aiming to advance the development of medical products for brain and nervous system disorders, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new agency-wide program, with its first effort focused on preventing Alzheimer’s disease. 

The initiative, called the Neuroscience Advancement and Innovation Nexus (NAIN), is designed to support

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