Latino Alzheimer's Research Core
Core I: Latino Core
This program collects health information and biological samples from older Latinos without dementia to help researchers understand and prevent Alzheimer's and related dementias.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rush University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11139471 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
As a participant, you'll join a group of older Latino adults who are followed over time with memory tests, blood draws, and other health checks. The Core links your samples and data to research that looks at how and why dementia develops in Latinos, and may include opportunities to donate brain tissue after death. Staff use culturally-tailored outreach and materials so participation fits your language and community needs. The goal is to fill gaps in data for Latinos and help create better diagnostics and prevention approaches for your community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling Latino adults who do not have dementia and are willing to complete regular cognitive testing, provide blood samples, and stay in long-term follow-up.
Not a fit: People with advanced dementia, those who cannot consent or attend follow-up visits, or non-Latino individuals are unlikely to benefit directly from joining this Core.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier detection, prevention strategies, and treatments better tailored to Latino communities.
How similar studies have performed: Other cohort studies have identified Alzheimer risk factors in diverse groups, but few have collected the specific long-term clinical data and brain tissue from older Latinos that this Core aims to provide.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Rush University Medical Center — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Marquez, David X — Rush University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Marquez, David X
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.