Improving participation of Asian Americans in Alzheimer's research
Official title: Core B: B-HEARD Core
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-10878673 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping older Asian Americans and Canadians learn more about Alzheimer's disease and encouraging them to take part in research by providing information and resources that are easy to understand and culturally relevant.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $511,763 |
| NIH project number | 5U19AG079774-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10878673 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are older Asian Americans and Canadians who are interested in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Asian Americans or Canadians may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the involvement of older Asian Americans and Canadians in studies related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It focuses on creating educational and outreach tools that are culturally and linguistically tailored to engage this community effectively. The project will utilize community-based participatory research methods and will provide resources in multiple languages to ensure accessibility. By fostering better understanding and awareness of Alzheimer's research, the initiative seeks to recruit and retain participants in ongoing studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased representation of Asian Americans in Alzheimer's research, ultimately improving the understanding and treatment of the disease in this population.
How similar studies have gone: Other research initiatives have successfully utilized community-based participatory approaches to enhance minority participation in health studies, indicating a promising potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Park, Van My Ta — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Park, Van My Ta
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.