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Mentoring researchers to improve care for people with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers

Official title: Mentoring Investigators in Dementia Research by Engaging with Persons with Alzheimer's Disease and Care Partners

Funded at University of Colorado Denver · NIH-10994634 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is all about helping new researchers learn how to improve care for people with Alzheimer's and related dementias by working closely with patients and their caregivers to create and test better solutions together.

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Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Colorado Denver
NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES)
Project startDecember 15, 2023
Project endNovember 30, 2028
Funding year2025
Award (this year)$168,015
NIH project number5K24AG084999-02
Project IDNIH-10994634 on NIH RePORTER

Who could benefit from this research

Could help

Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias, as well as their caregivers.

Less likely to help

Patients with other forms of dementia not related to Alzheimer's disease may not receive direct benefits from this research.

What this research studies

This research focuses on mentoring junior investigators in the field of dementia care, particularly those working with individuals affected by Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). The approach emphasizes community engagement and co-design methods, ensuring that the voices of patients and caregivers are integral to the research process. By fostering a new generation of researchers, the project aims to enhance the quality of care and interventions available for those impacted by dementia. The research will involve collaboration with affected individuals and their care partners to develop and test practical solutions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved care strategies and interventions for patients with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.

How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to dementia care, indicating that this methodology is promising and has potential for impactful outcomes.

Where this research is happening

  • University of Colorado Denver
    Aurora, United States
    Active

Researchers

  • Principal investigator: Lum, Hillary — University of Colorado Denver
  • Study coordinator: Lum, Hillary

Related research

Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.
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