Training program for researchers focused on Alzheimer's disease and aging
Official title: UMass Lowell Innovative Fellows Training (UMass LIFT)
Funded at University of Massachusetts Lowell · NIH-11014944 · Data updated 2026-11-12
The UMass LIFT program helps researchers who study aging and Alzheimer's learn important business skills so they can turn their ideas into real-world solutions, with support from experienced mentors and industry experts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Lowell NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lowell, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $265,174 |
| NIH project number | 5R25AG083731-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11014944 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program are innovative researchers and fellows focused on Alzheimer's disease and aging.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in research or do not have a background in biomedical entrepreneurship may not benefit directly from this program.
What this research studies
The UMass LIFT program is designed to equip innovative researchers in the fields of aging and Alzheimer's disease with essential entrepreneurial skills. This part-time, semester-long program runs twice a year and includes weekly sessions that focus on non-research innovation and entrepreneurship. Participants will receive mentorship from experienced clinicians and faculty, as well as access to industry experts and resources to help them navigate new career opportunities in business and industry. The program aims to enhance the Alzheimer's research workforce and foster advancements in diagnostics and therapeutics.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for Alzheimer's disease, benefiting patients and their families.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have shown success in enhancing research capabilities and fostering innovation in related fields.
Where this research is happening
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University of Massachusetts Lowell
Lowell, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buchholz, Bryan O — University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Study coordinator: Buchholz, Bryan O
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.