Sensory aging and dementia research network to speed care and policy
Official title: Sensory Aging, Late-Life Wellbeing, and ADRD Research Infrastructure to Catalyze Practice and Policy
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11537510 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A five-year program at Johns Hopkins will strengthen an international research network to better understand how senses, aging, and late-life wellbeing relate to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, with the aim of turning findings into practical care and policy improvements.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $785,100 |
| NIH project number | 4R33AG089063-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11537510 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Researchers and clinicians in sensory aging and ADRD, plus ultimately older adults affected by ADRD through translated findings and care improvements.
✕Less likely to help
Direct patient participation is not the primary aim of this infrastructure grant; benefits come mainly from accelerated knowledge translation and improved care guidelines.
What this research studies
The SENSE Network, led by Jennifer Deal at Johns Hopkins, will expand collaboration, data resources, and mentoring to accelerate research at the intersection of sensory health and ADRD. It will create Core resources for data collection, harmonization, and dissemination, and establish pilot projects to test new ideas. The network will also focus on supporting early-career researchers and translating discoveries into clinical care and policy guidance for aging populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could speed the development of sensor-based interventions and policies that improve late-life wellbeing for people with ADRD.
How similar studies have gone: Previous collaborations have shown that coordinated data resources and mentorship can accelerate ADRD-related research and translation.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Deal, Jennifer Anne — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Deal, Jennifer Anne
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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.