Economic research on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Official title: NBER Coordinating Center on the Economics of AD/ADRD Prevention, Treatment, and Care.
Funded at National Bureau of Economic Research · NIH-11004474 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a center to bring together researchers who will look into the costs and challenges of Alzheimer's and related dementias, with the goal of finding better ways to care for and treat patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | National Bureau of Economic Research NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cambridge, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $2,929,176 |
| NIH project number | 1U54AG090084-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11004474 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as their caregivers.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with non-dementia-related cognitive impairments or those not diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to establish a coordinating center focused on the economics of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and related dementias (ADRD). It will bring together various research projects to explore key themes such as caregiving challenges, diagnosis and progression of ADRD, prevention and treatment strategies, and healthcare disparities. By fostering collaboration among researchers, the center seeks to generate impactful studies that can improve understanding and management of these conditions. Patients may benefit from insights gained through this research that could lead to better care and treatment options.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved economic strategies and interventions that enhance the care and treatment of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in applying economic methods to healthcare challenges, indicating that this approach has the potential for meaningful advancements in understanding Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Where this research is happening
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National Bureau of Economic Research
Cambridge, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mcgarry, Kathleen — National Bureau of Economic Research
- Study coordinator: Mcgarry, Kathleen
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.