Improving care for Hispanic Americans with Alzheimer's disease
Leadership and Administrative Core
This study is all about improving how we work together to help Hispanic Americans affected by Alzheimer's disease and similar conditions, making sure researchers have the support they need to find better solutions and resources for this community.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Rio Grande Valley NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Edinburg, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907828 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the coordination and administration of resources aimed at addressing Alzheimer's disease and related disorders in the Hispanic American community. The Leadership and Administrative Core at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley will support researchers from various fields to tackle health disparities in this population. By providing essential administrative support, regulatory compliance, and fostering collaboration, the core aims to optimize research productivity and sustainability. This initiative will also promote innovative approaches to attract funding and resources for ongoing research efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders.
Not a fit: Patients outside the Hispanic American community or those not diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care and resources for Hispanic Americans affected by Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities in minority populations, indicating that this approach has potential for positive outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Edinburg, United States
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley — Edinburg, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Maestre, Gladys E. — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
- Study coordinator: Maestre, Gladys E.
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.