Training experts in Colombia to improve Alzheimer's research and care
Research Training for Equity in Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Health in Colombia
This study is all about helping Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá train local experts in Alzheimer's and related dementias by starting a new Doctorate program that offers support and resources for students, so they can improve research and care for people with these conditions in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11063917 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the research capabilities of Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia, specifically in the area of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It aims to train local experts through a new Doctorate of Neuroscience program, which includes coursework in statistics and grant writing. The program will also provide stipends and seed grants to support promising doctoral students, fostering a sustainable research environment. By building on existing collaborations, this initiative seeks to advance research, education, and care for Alzheimer's in low- and middle-income countries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals in Colombia affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Colombia or those not affected by Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's disease in Colombia and similar regions.
How similar studies have performed: Similar initiatives have shown success in enhancing research capacity and improving health outcomes in other low- and middle-income countries.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Valcour, Victor — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Valcour, Victor
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.