Investigating better treatments for Alzheimer's Disease and related conditions in Veterans
Official title: BLRD RESEARCH CAREER SCIENTIST AWARD APPLICATION
Funded at James a. Haley VA Medical Center · NIH-10948089 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for better ways to treat Alzheimer's and other brain-related issues that affect Veterans by using mice to understand how these conditions change over time, so we can find new treatments and tests that could help real patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | James a. Haley VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2020 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 5IK6BX005385-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10948089 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Veterans diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gulf War Illness, or Posttraumatic Stress Disorder.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have any of the targeted conditions or are not Veterans may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on finding improved treatments for Alzheimer's Disease and other conditions affecting Veterans, such as Traumatic Brain Injury and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. Using mouse models that mimic these diseases, the research explores the biological changes that occur over time, aiming to identify new therapeutic targets. The study involves analyzing brain and blood samples to uncover potential diagnostic markers and treatment options. Collaborations with clinical experts ensure that the findings are relevant and can be translated into real-world applications for patient care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new and effective treatments for Veterans suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and related conditions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research using similar mouse models has shown promise in identifying potential treatments for Alzheimer's Disease and related conditions.
Where this research is happening
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James a. Haley VA Medical Center
Tampa, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Crawford, Fiona C. — James a. Haley VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Crawford, Fiona C.
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.