Neighborhood factors and ADRD progression across communities
Official title: Longitudinal Neighborhood Determinants of ADRD Progression within a Multi-Site Cohort
Funded at Drexel University · NIH-11449912 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project studies how where you live affects the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias over time.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Drexel University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $1,171,730 |
| NIH project number | 2R01AG072634-06A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11449912 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Individuals at risk for ADRD or living with ADRD who are part of the studied cohorts or similar community-dwelling populations.
✕Less likely to help
People not represented in the study populations or outside the studied neighborhoods may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
From a patient perspective, this grant uses long-term data from diverse neighborhoods to understand how living environments influence cognitive decline in ADRD. It builds on a large, multi-site cohort with detailed neighborhood information and cognitive assessments to identify when and how neighborhood factors matter most. The study aims to reveal modifiable community factors that could help people maintain cognition for longer and slow disease progression. Findings could guide community-level interventions and policies that support aging individuals with ADRD.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could inform community and policy changes that help people with ADRD maintain independence and cognitive health longer.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work has shown links between neighborhood conditions and cognitive outcomes, supporting the potential for meaningful findings in this area.
Where this research is happening
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hirsch, Jana Ariel — Drexel University
- Study coordinator: Hirsch, Jana Ariel
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.