Kentucky Center for Alzheimer's Disease
University of Kentucky Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
This center helps researchers understand Alzheimer's disease and related memory problems by following people over time and collecting important health information.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11123372 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The University of Kentucky Alzheimer's Disease Research Center is a long-standing hub for understanding memory loss and related conditions. They carefully follow hundreds of people, including those with normal memory, those with mild memory changes, and those with dementia, to learn how these conditions develop over many years. The center also collects valuable biological samples and uses advanced data analysis to uncover the earliest signs of disease. They are dedicated to including diverse groups of people, especially from the African-American community, in their ongoing efforts.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals interested in contributing to long-term research on memory and aging, including those with normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment, or dementia, especially those from underrepresented communities, may be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate treatment or direct medical care for their condition would not directly benefit from participating in this research center's observational studies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This center's work could lead to a deeper understanding of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, potentially paving the way for new ways to detect, prevent, and treat these conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers across the country have a long history of contributing foundational knowledge to the field, and this center builds upon decades of established research methods.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Van Eldik, Linda J — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Van Eldik, Linda J
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.