Improving Alzheimer's research through community engagement and support.
Official title: Community Liaison and Recruitment Core
Funded at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences · NIH-10906978 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about getting more diverse scientists involved in Alzheimer's research and making sure that the needs of older Asian and Pacific Americans are heard, by working closely with community groups and using tools that fit their culture.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Newark, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $200,750 |
| NIH project number | 5P30AG083257-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10906978 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults from Asian and Pacific American backgrounds who are experiencing mild Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as part of the Asian and Pacific American communities or those with advanced stages of Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the involvement of underrepresented scientists in Alzheimer's and related dementias (AD/ADRD) research by fostering community engagement and mentorship. It aims to improve the quality and impact of pilot studies involving older Asian and Pacific Americans (APAs) by utilizing culturally relevant assessment tools and data-sharing practices. The project will actively involve community organizations and individuals affected by AD/ADRD to ensure that research is linguistically and culturally appropriate, thereby increasing the relevance of findings for these populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and culturally sensitive interventions for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to health disparities, indicating that this method could be effective in Alzheimer's research as well.
Where this research is happening
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Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Newark, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Cui — Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Yang, Cui
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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.