How education affects Alzheimer's disease risk across different racial and ethnic groups
Heterogeneous Effects of Education on Alzheimers Disease and Related Dementia among Demographic Groups: A Multigenerational and Multilevel Study
This study is looking at how education might help lower the risk of Alzheimer's and related memory issues, especially for different racial and ethnic groups, to see how these benefits vary between minority communities and non-Hispanic White individuals.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874646 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how education influences the risk of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) among various racial and ethnic groups. It aims to understand the protective effects of education, particularly focusing on how these effects differ between minority and non-Hispanic White individuals. By analyzing data that includes the education levels of family members and the social contexts in which education occurs, the study seeks to uncover the factors that contribute to disparities in ADRD risk. The research will utilize a multigenerational framework and multidomain contextual measures to provide a comprehensive understanding of these relationships.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who are concerned about Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a family history of Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not receive direct benefits from this research.
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 underrepresented populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that education can have varying protective effects against Alzheimer's disease, but this study's multigenerational and contextual approach is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
University Park, United States
- Pennsylvania State University, the — University Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Luo, Liying — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Luo, Liying
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.