Improving dementia care through state partnerships and research support
Official title: Partnership Core - The State Alzheimer's Research Support Center (StARS)
Funded at University of Minnesota · NIH-10986804 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about improving care for people with dementia by bringing together different groups to share ideas and find better ways to help, and it’s designed for anyone who wants to make a difference in dementia care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Minnesota NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Minneapolis, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $869,096 |
| NIH project number | 1U54AG089300-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10986804 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with dementia and their caregivers, particularly those living in states participating in the project.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have a diagnosis of dementia or are not involved in the caregiving process may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing dementia care by fostering collaborations among various stakeholders across U.S. states. It aims to gather and analyze important data to improve care coordination and health equity for individuals with dementia. The project will involve conducting surveys, interviews, and workshops to identify pressing issues and develop state-specific pilot research projects. By engaging with state partners, the initiative seeks to create impactful studies that address the unique challenges faced in dementia care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care coordination and better health outcomes for patients with dementia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that collaborative approaches in healthcare can lead to significant improvements in patient care and outcomes, indicating a promising potential for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fazio, Sam — University of Minnesota
- Study coordinator: Fazio, Sam
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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.