Supporting early career researchers to improve care for Alzheimer's patients from diverse backgrounds
Official title: Research Education Component (REC)
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-10909366 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping new researchers from diverse backgrounds create better support and treatment options for people with Alzheimer's and related conditions, so they can improve care for patients and their families.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $265,704 |
| NIH project number | 5P30AG083196-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10909366 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 65 and older, particularly those from minority backgrounds affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are younger than 65 or those not affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research initiative focuses on enhancing the infrastructure for early career investigators from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in developing and implementing behavioral interventions for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The program provides mentorship and pilot funding, aiming to address health disparities in ADRD care. By collaborating with established research centers, the initiative seeks to integrate biological insights into effective behavioral health strategies. The ultimate goal is to improve care for minority patients and their caregivers through innovative research approaches.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective behavioral interventions tailored for minority patients with Alzheimer's disease, improving their quality of care and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities in Alzheimer's care through community-engaged approaches, making this initiative a promising extension of those efforts.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Vranceanu, Ana-Maria — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Vranceanu, Ana-Maria
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.