Connecting Communities to Alzheimer's Disease Research at the University of Kentucky
Core E: University of Kentucky Alzheimer's Disease Core Center
This center helps connect people in the community with important information about Alzheimer's disease and opportunities to join research efforts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11123387 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This core serves as a vital link between the University of Kentucky's Alzheimer's Disease Center and local communities, especially in Kentucky. It works to educate people about Alzheimer's and related dementias, highlighting the importance of research. The core actively recruits and keeps diverse participants, including African Americans, in long-term studies that involve annual health check-ups and brain donation after death. These efforts help ensure that research includes a wide range of people, particularly those in the early stages of memory changes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals interested in learning more about Alzheimer's disease or participating in research, particularly African Americans and those experiencing early signs of cognitive decline.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate treatment or direct medical care for Alzheimer's disease may not find direct benefit from this specific outreach and recruitment core.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This initiative could benefit patients by increasing awareness of Alzheimer's disease, providing access to research opportunities, and ensuring that future treatments are developed with diverse populations in mind.
How similar studies have performed: Community outreach and recruitment cores are a well-established and successful approach used by many major research centers to engage the public and support research participation.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Schmitt, Frederick — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Schmitt, Frederick
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.