09/23/2026
Sometimes, hope comes from the most unexpected places. 💙
When 17-year-old Leon Wang watched his grandfather live with Alzheimer’s, he didn’t just wonder why this disease happens, he wondered what he could do about it.
That question led him into scientific research, where he identified two existing FDA-approved drugs that may have potential for treating a form of Alzheimer’s disease.
His work is still early-stage research, these drugs have not been established as Alzheimer’s treatments. But there is something incredibly hopeful about watching a young person see a devastating disease, ask a different question, and believe that maybe there is something we can do.
And I think that's worth celebrating.
Because while we spend so much time talking about the challenges of aging, stories like Leon's remind us to also look toward the future.
The future of aging may be shaped by today's curious young minds. And perhaps the next great breakthrough is already sitting in a classroom, asking “What if?”
Here's to the young people who are curious enough to question what we think we know, and compassionate enough to use that curiosity to help others. 💙
Read Leon's story from Nice News
High school senior Leon Wang won a national award for his project researching potential new Alzheimer’s treatments.
