Helping more people join Alzheimer's disease research
Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core
This effort aims to connect more African American and Hispanic older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to important research opportunities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11129699 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We want to make sure that Alzheimer's disease research includes people from all backgrounds, especially African American and Hispanic communities, where dementia is becoming more common. By improving how we reach out and involve people, we hope to better understand Alzheimer's and find new ways to diagnose and treat it. This involves using both in-person connections and new digital tools to make joining a study a more personal and meaningful experience. Our goal is to make it easier for diverse groups of older adults to participate in studies that could lead to breakthroughs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are older adults, particularly those of African American and Hispanic descent, who are interested in participating in Alzheimer's disease and related dementia research.
Not a fit: Patients who are not interested in participating in research studies or who do not fit the demographic focus of this specific outreach effort may not directly benefit from this particular grant.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work will help ensure that future Alzheimer's treatments and cures are effective for a wider range of people, especially those from underrepresented communities.
How similar studies have performed: UC Davis has a long history of successful minority recruitment and retention in research, building on established community-based approaches.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, David K — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Johnson, David K
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 below.