CEDAR Center: a new hub to advance dementia and aging research in New Mexico
Official title: BRF: Center for Excellence in Dementia and Aging Research (CEDAR) Building
Funded at University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr · NIH-11523333 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new building at UNM Health Sciences Center will bring researchers, healthcare providers, and community members together to accelerate dementia and aging studies in New Mexico.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albuquerque, United States) |
| Project start | September 18, 2026 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $8,000,000 |
| NIH project number | 1C06OD042706-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11523333 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Patients with Alzheimer’s disease or aging-related memory concerns, as well as older adults in New Mexico, who may participate in future collaborative research and community outreach.
✕Less likely to help
Patients unrelated to dementia research or who are unable to participate in future studies may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
If you or a loved one is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or aging-related memory problems, this project will create a dedicated center to support big collaborative studies. It will provide space and resources for researchers from multiple UNM departments to work with the community and ADRC partners on dementia care and prevention efforts. The center is designed to connect clinical care, patient outreach, and research so findings can move faster from the lab to the clinic. The grant supports construction of the building and the expansion of shared spaces to host teams and participants more effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: The project could lead to improved dementia care, earlier risk identification, and more collaborative studies that ultimately benefit patients.
How similar studies have gone: Similar centers for dementia and aging have helped foster collaboration and accelerated translational research in other regions, with positive impact on patient care.
Where this research is happening
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University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
Albuquerque, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Raissy, Hengameh H — University of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr
- Study coordinator: Raissy, Hengameh H
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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.