South Texas Alzheimer's Center
South Texas Alzheimer's Disease Center
A center in South Texas that collects health information and biological samples from Mexican-American and other Hispanic people with and without memory problems to help find better ways to predict, prevent, and treat Alzheimer's.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Science Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Antonio, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11127714 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This center follows people over time and gathers detailed health, cognitive, imaging, genetic, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, and sensory-motor information, and seeks brain autopsy samples when possible. You and your caregiver may be asked to complete tests, provide blood or spinal fluid samples, and undergo scans at regular visits. The program emphasizes participation by Mexican-American and other Hispanic individuals from the South Texas region to address cultural, linguistic, and access needs. Data and biosamples will be shared with researchers to support new studies aimed at understanding why Alzheimer's affects Hispanic communities differently.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults from the South Texas Hispanic/Mexican-American community, with or without memory symptoms, who can attend clinic visits and are willing to provide samples and health information.
Not a fit: People who live far outside the South Texas catchment area, have conditions unrelated to Alzheimer’s research needs, or cannot undergo imaging or sample collection may not be able to participate or benefit directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could lead to earlier detection and more personalized prevention or treatment strategies for Mexican-American and other Hispanic people at risk for Alzheimer's.
How similar studies have performed: Other Alzheimer’s centers and cohort studies have successfully identified biomarkers and risk factors, but focused, deep-phenotyping efforts in Mexican-American populations are limited, so this center builds on prior successes while filling an important gap.
Where this research is happening
San Antonio, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Science Center — San Antonio, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Seshadri, Sudha — University of Texas Hlth Science Center
- Study coordinator: Seshadri, Sudha
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.