A center to coordinate research on environmental factors affecting Alzheimer's disease.
Official title: Gateway Exposome Coordinating Center (GECC) For AD/ADRD Research
Funded at University of Southern California · NIH-10975562 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is bringing together experts to figure out how things in our environment might affect Alzheimer's disease, so they can create better ways to understand and treat it for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Southern California NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $4,943,526 |
| NIH project number | 1U24AG088894-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10975562 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals at risk for Alzheimer's disease or those already diagnosed with Alzheimer's or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, or those who are not interested in environmental factors affecting their condition, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to create a coordinating center that unites experts and stakeholders to identify key research priorities related to environmental factors, known as the exposome, that may influence Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The center will develop standardized measures and best practices for utilizing exposome data to better understand risks, resilience, and disparities in Alzheimer's outcomes. By fostering collaboration across various disciplines, the center seeks to establish a centralized resource for researchers focused on improving knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and management of Alzheimer's disease by identifying critical environmental factors that influence its development.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding the impact of environmental factors on health outcomes, making this approach promising for Alzheimer's research.
Where this research is happening
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lee, Jinkook — University of Southern California
- Study coordinator: Lee, Jinkook
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.