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Biotechnology Research

South San Francisco, California 18,140 followers

We are harnessing the immune system to treat neurodegeneration and cancer.

About us

We have always walked our own path at Alector. That’s what led us to our bold thinking and fresh, new approach of empowering the body’s immune system to fight disease. Join us in our mission to eliminate neurodegeneration and cancer through immuno-neurology. We are developing a broad portfolio of programs, currently in various stages of clinical trials. Alector is based in South San Francisco, CA. We were founded in 2013 by thought leaders in biotechnology, neuroscience, and antibody drug discovery.

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Company size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

South San Francisco, California

Type

Public Company

Founded

2013

Specialties

Biotechnology, Neurodegenerative disease, Neurodegeneration, and Immuno-neurology

Locations

Employees at Alector

Updates

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America Education America Tour for 2024 concludes with the last tour stop in Tulsa, OK. It’s an honor to sponsor this initiative and share valuable insights about #Alzheimers disease, brain health, and caregiving across the nation. A special thank you to the AFA team for their dedication to raising awareness and providing resources and support for families and caregivers affected by #Alzheimers.
Caregiving for a loved one can be a full-time, mentally, and emotionally taxing job. As an advocate and #dementia educator Katie Brandt says, "When you diagnose someone with dementia, you have two patients: the person living with the disease and their caregiver. Both require your support." November is National #FamilyCaregiversMonth. Because there is so much on their plate, many caregivers don’t spend time taking care of themselves. Caring for yourself promotes care for your loved one. Learn more today from the National Institute on Aging (NIA): https://lnkd.in/gF9jJd4v
November is #AlzheimersAwarenessMonth. To the millions of people affected by this devastating disease and their loved ones: we see you, we hear you, and we are committed to bringing new treatment options to you. For resources & support, visit advocacy groups like the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Thank you to all the #Alzheimers advocacy groups committed to raising awareness about this devastating disease.
Last week, we got spooky with an office costume contest and trivia! It was a great opportunity to show off team creativity and Halloween knowledge, all while further strengthening connections. We always look forward to events that bring us together!
We're thrilled to share that we are officially certified as a #GPTW2024 for a fourth consecutive year! This achievement highlights the strong community we cultivate at Alector - a culture where innovation thrives, and our people feel empowered to make a real impact. We're grateful for Alectorians' passion, hard work, and unwavering commitment to getting new medicines to people living with dementia and their families.
"In my years working as a research nurse, I witnessed firsthand the despair that can come when no treatments are available or when one has exhausted all standard treatments. Research provides hope to families." Grace Mausisa, Patient Engagement Lead, says of her career journey to working in biotech. She shares more about the impact of her work at Alector below.
DYK: Alois Alzheimer described three key pathologies (amyloid plaques, tau tangles and dysfunctional glia) in #Alzheimers disease (AD) 100+ years ago? At Alector, we’re working at the intersection of human genetics and neuroscience to harness the power of microglia in the brain’s immune system to counteract neurodegenerative diseases, like AD. Our TREM2 program is the most advanced clinical program of this investigational pathway seeking to enhance microglia activity. Click through below to learn more about TREM2.
As a caregiver for someone with #dementia, getting ahead of financial and legal plans allows your loved one to express wishes for future care and decisions. Click through below for some ideas on where to get started, and visit the Alzheimer's Association®'s Financial & Legal planning guide for more. https://lnkd.in/eh-wDucJ
Alector was a proud sponsor of the Alzheimer's San Diego's Walk4ALZ again this year! Thank you to Alz SD for another inspiring, successful event to raise funds for local Alzheimer’s support and research.

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Alector | LinkedIn (original) (raw)

Biotechnology Research

South San Francisco, California 18,140 followers

We are harnessing the immune system to treat neurodegeneration and cancer.

About us

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