Training new researchers to tackle Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
REC Core
This study is all about helping new researchers learn more about Alzheimer's and related conditions, so they can find better ways to prevent and treat these diseases, and it's designed for graduate students, postdocs, and early-career faculty who want to make a difference in this field.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874743 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on building a diverse pipeline of new investigators who will contribute to the understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). It involves collaboration with various research cores to provide education and training, particularly in the areas of metabolic and vascular risk factors that influence ADRD. The program supports graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty through mentoring and hands-on research experiences, aiming to enhance their skills in translational science. By fostering new talent, the initiative seeks to identify effective prevention and treatment strategies for ADRD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include individuals interested in Alzheimer's disease research or those who may want to contribute to advancements in ADRD prevention and treatment.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in research or do not have an interest in Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: Other research initiatives have successfully trained new investigators in similar fields, indicating a promising approach to advancing Alzheimer's disease research.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baker, Laura D. — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Baker, Laura D.
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.