Creating a center to improve health equity for adults with Alzheimer's disease
Official title: Leadership and Administrative Core
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-10907036 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about creating a special center at the University of Illinois Chicago to help make sure that adults with Alzheimer's and related conditions, especially from different backgrounds, get the support they need, along with their caregivers, through new programs and research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $261,477 |
| NIH project number | 5P30AG083255-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907036 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include adults aged 21 and older who are diagnosed with or at risk for Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are under 21 years old or do not have any risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish the Center for Health Equity in Cognitive Aging at the University of Illinois Chicago, focusing on enhancing health equity for adults with or at risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The center will develop and implement programs that address the needs of diverse communities and their care partners. It will also create a strategic vision to ensure diversity in research and mentoring, while overseeing pilot projects to advance scientific knowledge in this area.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and support for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in similar initiatives aimed at improving health equity in cognitive aging, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Muramatsu, Naoko — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Muramatsu, Naoko
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.