Better Blood and Digital Memory Tests for Alzheimer's
Official title: Prospective validation and implementation of high-performing blood biomarkers and digital cognitive tests for detection of Alzheimer's disease in specialist memory clinic and primary care settings
Funded at Lunds Universitet · NIH-11092218 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project is developing new blood tests and digital memory checks to help doctors more accurately find Alzheimer's disease in people with memory concerns.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lunds Universitet NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lund, Sweden) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $471,227 |
| NIH project number | 5R01AG083740-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11092218 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates would be individuals experiencing memory concerns or those suspected of having Alzheimer's disease.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have memory concerns or who have already received a definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's may not directly benefit from this specific diagnostic validation.
What this research studies
Many people with memory problems don't get an accurate Alzheimer's diagnosis, especially in regular doctor's offices. We are working to confirm if new blood tests and digital memory checks can reliably identify Alzheimer's disease in real-world settings. Our goal is to make it easier and more accurate for doctors to diagnose Alzheimer's, which is especially important now that new treatments are becoming available. This will help ensure people get the right diagnosis and care sooner.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could lead to earlier and more accurate Alzheimer's diagnoses, allowing patients to access appropriate treatments and care sooner.
How similar studies have gone: Previous breakthroughs have shown promising results for these new blood biomarkers, and this work aims to validate them for widespread clinical use.
Where this research is happening
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Lunds Universitet
Lund, Sweden Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Palmqvist, Sebastian — Lunds Universitet
- Study coordinator: Palmqvist, Sebastian
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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.