Creating leadership opportunities in Alzheimer's disease research
Leadership and Administrative Core
This study is all about helping new researchers from diverse backgrounds get involved in Alzheimer's research by giving them training, funding, and mentorship, so we can better understand and improve care for people with Alzheimer's and related conditions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909375 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research initiative focuses on establishing a supportive framework for early-career researchers from historically excluded backgrounds to engage in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) research. It aims to provide training, pilot funding, and mentorship through the Columbia Center for Interdisciplinary Research on Alzheimer’s Disease Disparities (CIRAD). By fostering collaborative partnerships with various educational institutions, the program seeks to enhance diversity in Alzheimer's research and improve the quality of care and understanding of these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include early-career researchers and professionals interested in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients currently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not directly benefit from this research as it focuses on training researchers rather than providing direct treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a more diverse and effective workforce in Alzheimer's research, ultimately improving patient outcomes and care strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives aimed at increasing diversity in medical research have shown positive outcomes, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Health Sciences — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Manly, Jennifer Jaie — Columbia University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Manly, Jennifer Jaie
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.