Training researchers to improve equity in Alzheimer's disease and brain health
Research Fellowship for Equity in Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Health
This study is all about helping new researchers learn how to improve care and support for people with Alzheimer's and related dementias, especially in communities that need it most, by providing them with training and mentorship over three years at the University of California, San Francisco.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Training grant |
|---|---|
| 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-10894316 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on creating a training program for early career researchers dedicated to addressing equity in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It will support two postdoctoral scholars from diverse disciplines over three years, providing them with a comprehensive curriculum that includes leadership training and career mentoring. The program is based at the University of California, San Francisco, leveraging their Global Brain Health Institute and Memory and Aging Center to enhance research opportunities and promote brain health in underserved communities.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals from underserved communities affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Not a fit: Patients who are not from underserved communities or who do not have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and treatment of Alzheimer's disease in underserved populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in training programs focused on equity in health, suggesting this approach could be effective.
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.