Administrative Core of Arctic Biomedicine Center aims to accelerate brain aging and Alzheimer-related research in Alaska
Official title: Admin-Core
Funded at University of Alaska Fairbanks · NIH-11336133 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant funds administrative leadership and mentoring to advance Arctic-inspired brain aging and Alzheimer’s research at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, with a focus on early-career investigators and community collaboration.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Alaska Fairbanks NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fairbanks, United States) |
| Project start | July 16, 2019 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $973,907 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM130443-06 |
| Project ID | NIH-11336133 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are Alaska residents or populations affected by aging and Alzheimer’s-related concerns who may benefit from advances in brain health research or from future clinical translations.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not directly affected by aging or Alzheimer's disease may see indirect benefits through improved health research infrastructure and community engagement.
What this research studies
The Admin Core provides central leadership and coordination for the TRiM COBRE, building on Phase 1 successes to pursue Arctic-centered biomedical research. It supports the development of new and early-stage investigators through mentoring, professional development, and targeted training, helping researchers translate findings to health in Alaska. The core manages a Pilot Project Program to attract promising scientists and leverages unique Arctic animal models and canine brain aging studies to explore relevant biology. Community engagement is prioritized through a bidirectional advisory panel to connect researchers with stakeholders and align work with community health needs. The overarching goal is to foster sustainable, transformative research that can improve aging and brain health in Arctic populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could accelerate discoveries in brain aging and Alzheimer's-related conditions relevant to Alaska communities and support career development for investigators who may translate findings to patient care.
How similar studies have gone: Prior COBRE-led efforts have shown that structured mentoring and targeted pilot projects can accelerate investigator development and translational collaboration.
Where this research is happening
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University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fairbanks, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Drew, Kelly L — University of Alaska Fairbanks
- Study coordinator: Drew, Kelly L
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.