Coordinating and Planning Alzheimer’s Research Across a Research Program
Official title: Administration, Research Coordination, and Planning
Funded at National Bureau of Economic Research · NIH-11420390 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A coordinated research program in Alzheimer’s and related dementias is organized to share findings, manage resources, and connect researchers with caregivers and clinicians.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Bureau of Economic Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 1997 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $281,705 |
| NIH project number | 5P01AG005842-37 |
| Project ID | NIH-11420390 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not a direct patient enrollment study; benefits come from improved ADRD research coordination that may inform future patient-centered trials and care strategies.
✕Less likely to help
This core does not enroll patients directly.
What this research studies
This grant funds an administrative core that keeps multiple ADRD projects connected and on track. It focuses on budgeting, personnel, and sharing results with scientists, clinicians, and the public. The core also organizes meetings and training opportunities so experts and caregivers can exchange knowledge and improve planning for future studies. By linking economics researchers with caregiving professionals, the program aims to integrate diverse perspectives into ADRD research and care planning.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could speed up discovery and better align research with patient care and real-world needs.
How similar studies have gone: Coordination and administration cores have helped streamline multi-project research in complex diseases, though direct patient outcomes will depend on downstream projects.
Where this research is happening
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National Bureau of Economic Research
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baicker, Katherine — National Bureau of Economic Research
- Study coordinator: Baicker, Katherine
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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.