Improving Alzheimer's research for Indigenous populations
Official title: Native Alzheimer Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (NAD-RCMAR)
Funded at University of Miami School of Medicine · NIH-10907795 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to include more American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in research about Alzheimer's disease, so we can better understand and treat the condition in ways that fit their specific needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2018 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $62,117 |
| NIH project number | 5P30AG059295-07 |
| Project ID | NIH-10907795 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include American Indian and Alaska Native individuals who are at risk for or affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address the significant underrepresentation of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) research. It focuses on building research capacity and enhancing diversity within the scientific workforce to foster innovative studies in ADRD. By engaging these communities, the project seeks to improve understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's disease specifically tailored to their unique needs and risk factors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention and treatment strategies for Alzheimer's disease in Indigenous populations.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically targeting Indigenous populations in ADRD, the approach of enhancing representation and capacity building has shown promise in other minority health research areas.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami School of Medicine
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buchwald, Dedra S — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Buchwald, Dedra S
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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.