University of California-San Diego Rebuilds its Alzheimer's Research Program

Last summer, I blogged on news about the University of Southern California's controversial challenge to University of California-San Diego's position in Alzheimer's research, including USC's successful lure of top researchers (and their money).  Lawsuits were unsuccessful in blocking the move, an attempt to avoid the loss of key research dollars.  

However, the latest news is that UC-San Diego has "recruited a prominent Canadian neurologist to rebuild and lead" its Alzheimer's disease research program.  From the news coverage:

Dr. Howard Feldman comes to La Jolla from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where he achieved international acclaim for his examination of dementia and for carrying out large-scale drug trials. A science journal nicknamed him the “master of dementia.” He’s also known as a rainmaker for his ability to raise money for research.

 

Feldman, 61, is receiving a recruitment package that includes $10 million to set up his laboratory and support his research program. His annual salary is $390,000.

Let's hope this means that there are now two stronger sites for research into diagnosis, treatment and cure for this dreaded disease.