Exploring how community factors affect Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in Black populations.
Official title: Community Empowerment, Vascular Risk, and ADRD Disparities: Translating Research to Public Policy
Funded at Boston University Medical Campus · NIH-10912791 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how economic struggles and lack of political power might increase the risk of Alzheimer's and related dementias in Black communities, hoping to find ways to improve health and support those affected.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $120,567 |
| NIH project number | 5K99AG083121-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10912791 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black individuals living in economically disadvantaged areas who are at risk for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not belong to the targeted demographic or who do not have risk factors for Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of economic disinvestment and political disenfranchisement on the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) among Black communities. By analyzing data from large studies, the research aims to identify how these structural issues contribute to cardiovascular disease, which is linked to the onset of AD/ADRD. The findings could inform public policy to address these disparities and improve health outcomes for affected populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in vulnerable communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can improve outcomes for chronic diseases, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Boston University Medical Campus
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sims, Kendra D — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Sims, Kendra D
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.