Engaging diverse communities to reduce Alzheimer's disease risk
Official title: Community Liaison and Recruitment Core
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-10907040 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about working with different communities in Chicago to help prevent Alzheimer's disease and related dementias by involving local people in research and making sure their voices are heard.
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) | $66,389 |
| NIH project number | 5P30AG083255-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907040 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation include older adults aged 65 and over, particularly those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in Chicago.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or those not residing in the Chicago area may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
The Community Liaison and Recruitment Core (CLRC) aims to actively involve diverse communities in Chicago in research focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). By partnering with local residents, the CLRC seeks to promote health and reduce the risk of ADRD through community-engaged research. This initiative includes training for researchers and community members, fostering collaboration, and establishing communication channels to ensure that community voices are heard in the research process. The project emphasizes both primary prevention strategies and health promotion to mitigate the impacts of ADRD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease for community members.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to health promotion among minority older adults, indicating a promising avenue for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mitchell, Uchechi Acholonu — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Mitchell, Uchechi Acholonu
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.