A National Resource for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias
National Centralized Repository for Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (NCRAD)
This project creates a central library of samples from people with Alzheimer's and related dementias to help scientists discover new ways to understand and treat these conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11129876 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This important project supports a national collection of biological samples, like blood or tissue, from individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. By gathering these samples in one central location, researchers across the country can easily access them to study the causes, early signs, and potential treatments for these conditions. This resource helps speed up discoveries by making sure scientists have the materials they need for their work. The goal is to help identify those at highest risk and find ways to delay or prevent these challenging diseases.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, or those at risk, may be eligible to contribute biological samples to this national resource through participating studies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not wish to contribute biological samples to research may not directly benefit from this specific repository.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this central resource will accelerate research into Alzheimer's and related dementias, potentially leading to earlier detection, better treatments, and prevention strategies for patients.
How similar studies have performed: This repository has a long history of successfully collecting and distributing samples, significantly advancing Alzheimer's and related dementias research over the past 30 years.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Foroud, Tatiana M. — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Foroud, Tatiana M.
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 below.