Exploring how employment inequality affects women's risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Official title: Structural inequality in employment as a pathway for gender disparities in ADRD
Funded at Vanderbilt University · NIH-10808366 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how having a job might help protect women from developing Alzheimer's and other memory-related issues, especially since some women face barriers in the workplace that could affect their brain health later on.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | July 15, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $122,850 |
| NIH project number | 1K01AG081501-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10808366 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women, particularly those who have experienced labor force exclusion or inequality.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not women or who have not faced employment-related inequalities may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between women's access to employment and their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). It focuses on how structural inequalities in the workforce may limit cognitive enrichment opportunities for women, potentially leading to cognitive disadvantages later in life. The study will utilize data from established cohorts to analyze the impact of labor force exclusion on cognitive health outcomes. By employing advanced analytical methods, the research aims to uncover the social determinants that contribute to gender disparities in ADRD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and interventions that address gender disparities in Alzheimer's disease risk.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has indicated that social determinants, including employment, play a significant role in cognitive health, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kalousova, Lucie — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Kalousova, Lucie
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.