Disparities & Outreach Core for Alzheimer’s Research in Diverse Populations
Official title: HABS-HD - Core E - Disparities & Outreach Core
Funded at University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr · NIH-11412499 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A national Alzheimer’s initiative is funding a core team to connect with Black, Hispanic, and White communities to understand why dementia rises in diverse groups and to help recruit more people from these communities into aging research.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Fort Worth, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $726,410 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AG078109-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412499 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults from African American, Mexican American, or non-Hispanic White backgrounds who may be approached for dementia research and biomarker studies.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals who are not interested in participating in research or who do not meet criteria for biomarker studies may not benefit.
What this research studies
This core focuses on engaging African American, Mexican American, and non-Hispanic White communities in the Dallas–Fort Worth area to study aging and Alzheimer’s biomarkers. It builds trust, outreach, and partnerships so more diverse participants can join research that uses biomarker data to guide care. The work aligns with national goals to improve outcomes for broader populations and to advance precision medicine for AD/ADRD. Community-driven recruitment strategies aim to reduce disparities and enhance representation in aging research. The project leverages years of community ties to support inclusive participation and data collection across multiple biomarker domains.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Improved understanding and representation in dementia research could lead to more personalized prevention and treatment approaches for diverse communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous community-engagement efforts have increased participation of underrepresented groups in aging research, though ongoing work is needed to enhance diversity.
Where this research is happening
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University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr
Fort Worth, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: O'bryant, Sid E — University of North Texas Hlth Sci Ctr
- Study coordinator: O'bryant, Sid E
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.