A center focused on improving Alzheimer's care for minority older adults
Official title: Massachusetts Center for Alzheimer and dEmeNtia behaVIoral reSearch In minOrity agiNg (Mass-ENVISION)
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-10909361 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving care for older adults from different racial and ethnic backgrounds who have Alzheimer's and related conditions, by training new scientists to create helpful support programs for them and their caregivers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $695,521 |
| NIH project number | 5P30AG083196-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909361 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are racial and ethnic minority individuals aged 65 and older who are experiencing Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of racial or ethnic minority groups may not directly benefit from the specific interventions developed through this research.
What this research studies
The Massachusetts Center for Alzheimer and Dementia Behavioral Research in Minority Aging (Mass-ENVISION) aims to enhance the quality of care for racial and ethnic minority older adults suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD). This initiative focuses on training underrepresented scientists to develop and implement effective behavioral interventions tailored to the needs of these communities. By fostering research and mentorship, the center seeks to bridge the gap in evidence-based support for both patients and their caregivers. The program will operate across various hospital and community settings in New England, ensuring a comprehensive approach to addressing health disparities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved behavioral health interventions that significantly enhance the quality of life for minority older adults with Alzheimer's.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in developing targeted interventions for minority populations, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Okereke, Olivia Ifeoma — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Okereke, Olivia Ifeoma
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.