Ann Romney launches new center to study neurological diseases Ann Romney was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998, a diagnosis that deeply rattled the family shortly before her husbands ascension in national politics. She has been symptom-free for much of the last decade, but suffered a setback in the midst of her husbands 2012 presidential campaign that left her so exhausted at times she could barely speak. She said Monday that shes never felt better, but at 65 years old, shes eager to protect future generations against the five diseases, which currently affect more than 50 million people worldwide. Researchers already think they may have a vaccine for Alzheimers within five years, she said. Im running out of time, Ann Romney said in an interview. I just want to accelerate whats happening. The Romneys would not detail how much money they contributed to the center — acknowledging only a significant, private donation. Beyond that, Ann said she committed to raising another $50 million. The funding stream promised by the Romneys represents a huge boost for researchers struggling to expand their fight against some of the worlds most devastating neurological diseases, said Dr. Howard L. Weiner, Ann Romneys longtime personal physician and the centers co-director. We believe its a game changer, Weiner said of the centers impact on incurable neurological diseases. He later added, It could be a true legacy for the Romneys. Weiner said the Ann Romney Center would likely add roughly 50 staff to an existing group of 250 doctors and scientists and occupy parts of five floors in the new building, which will be connected to the Boston hospitals existing campus by a glass-enclosed bridge and underground tunnel. He said there would be a laser focus on the five diseases, with particular emphasis on new clinical trials to help speed treatments to patients. The new setup, Weiner said, would help researchers typically focused on specific diseases to collaborate in unprecedented ways. Mitt Romney shrugged off the idea that this would be part of his legacy. This is more about 50 million people who are affected with various forms of neurologic diseases, he said. I dont think legacy comes to mind so much as just wanting to make a difference in areas where we can have an impact. foxbusiness/markets/2014/10/14/romneys-target-neurological-diseases-as-ann-romney-center-to-be-opened-in/ https://youtube/watch?v=eJd05nyDCQk
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