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Fortrea (Nasdaq: FTRE) is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) dedicated to providing innovative clinical development solutions to the life sciences industry. With over 30 years of clinical research experience, Fortrea has evolved from Covance and Labcorp into a pureplay CRO built for biotech, biopharma, medical device and diagnostic innovators.

Accelerating Alzheimer’s Disease research with Fortrea

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Discover Fortrea’s experience and capabilities in Alzheimer’s Disease clinical trials, through exploring our unique patient and caregiver perspectives, site partnerships, and scientific experience.

Behind every Alzheimer’s Disease trial is a story

Hear Carole Stark, who took part in a Fortrea-led study, alongside her husband and caregiver Hank, talk about their clinical trial journey. Discover perspectives from our partner sites and Fortrea leaders driving progress in Alzheimer’s Disease research through our short video series.

Our dedication to Alzheimer’s Disease

A unified, experienced neuroscience team with over 30 years of therapeutic leadership, led by Dr. Leone Atkinson, MD, PhD. Combining depth of academic excellence with an agile approach to real-world drug development experience.

Patient centricity

Patient centricity is core to our methodology. We engage and collaborate with patients and advocacy groups to drive optimally designed protocols and design patient materials to support recruitment.

Digital Health Innovations (DHI)

We integrate approaches that minimize the impact of trial participation on Alzheimer’s Disease patients’ lives - removing barriers to participation and increasing trial access, patient recruitment, engagement and retention.

Want to explore how we can shape your Alzheimer’s Disease research by focusing on real individuals, innovation, scientific experience, and outstanding execution?

At Fortrea, we listen first to the voices of patients, families, and caregivers navigating the realities of Alzheimer’s Disease. Their stories drive our mission and shape every trial we support our clients to design. With over 30 years of hands-on experience in complex Alzheimer’s Disease studies, our neuroscience team brings proven best practices and a relentless commitment to patient centricity. We recognize the unique challenges—cultural attitudes, study burdens, and the need for clear, compassionate education.

That’s why we champion innovative outreach, tailored support, and flexible trial solutions that ease the journey for both patients and their loved ones. In the past five years alone, we’ve delivered over 470 neuroscience trials, including 24 in Alzheimer’s disease, across 60+ countries, collaborating with over 6,500 sites and supporting more than 28,000 patients. Our experience spans the latest advances in precision medicine, biomarker strategies, and decentralized trials, all focused on accelerating breakthroughs that matter. If you’re seeking a CRO which combines scientific rigor with genuine empathy—and who will rally behind your goals at every step—choose Fortrea. Let’s make a difference, together.

Fortrea’s Alzheimer’s Disease insights and experience

Case study: Applying a patient- and site-centric approach in an early Phase 1 Alzheimer's Disease study

Applying a patient- and site-centric approach in an early Phase 1 Alzheimer's Disease study

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White paper: Precision medicines for neurodegenerative disorders: optimizing clinical development
Precision medicines for neurodegenerative disorders: optimizing clinical development
 
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Infosheet: Sharing our best patient-centric practices from extensive experience in Alzheimer’s Disease

Sharing our best patient-centric practices from extensive experience in Alzheimer’s Disease

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Podcast: From theory to practice – making digital endpoints deliver
From theory to practice – making digital endpoints deliver
 
 
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Dr Leone Atkinson
Leone Atkinson, MD, PhD
 
Executive Medical Director, Therapeutic Head of Neuroscience & Ophthalmology

Accelerating clinical research through an integrated team...

“Our neuroscience team is a collective of intelligent, compassionate professionals—each bringing distinct experience and perspectives, working together to make real differences in the lives of Alzheimer’s patients and their families.” 

Discover more about how Fortrea’s accelerating Alzheimer’s Disease research