Identifying blood biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in diverse populations
Administrative Core
This study is looking for clues in blood samples that could help us understand Alzheimer's disease better, and it's open to people from different backgrounds, including African Americans and Latinos, to help improve how we diagnose and treat the condition.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mayo Clinic Jacksonville NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Jacksonville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11075358 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on discovering and validating blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease (AD) by analyzing brain and blood samples from a diverse group of participants, including African Americans and Latinos. The study will integrate extensive multi-omics data to identify molecular signatures that correlate with AD progression and pathology. By leveraging a large dataset from multiple institutions, the research aims to enhance our understanding of AD and improve diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Participants will contribute to a significant body of knowledge that could lead to better outcomes for those affected by Alzheimer's.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, particularly African Americans and Latinos, who are at risk for or diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have Alzheimer's disease or are not part of the targeted ethnic groups may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of reliable blood tests for early diagnosis and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in identifying biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease, but this approach is novel in its focus on multi-ethnic populations and integration of extensive multi-omics data.
Where this research is happening
Jacksonville, United States
- Mayo Clinic Jacksonville — Jacksonville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ertekin-Taner, Nilufer — Mayo Clinic Jacksonville
- Study coordinator: Ertekin-Taner, Nilufer
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.