UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center
UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
This center works to understand how Alzheimer's disease affects different people, especially those from diverse backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California at Davis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Davis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11129688 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center aims to learn more about how brain aging varies among different groups of people. They are building a unique group of participants from diverse backgrounds who are followed over time. Researchers collect detailed information, including clinical data, blood samples, and brain imaging, to better understand the disease. This work helps discover new ways to prevent or lessen the effects of dementia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals interested in contributing to long-term research on brain aging and Alzheimer's disease, especially those from diverse backgrounds, may be ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients seeking immediate new treatments or direct medical care would not directly benefit from participating in this foundational research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could lead to more effective treatments and prevention strategies for Alzheimer's disease that are tailored to a wider range of individuals.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of emphasizing diversity is innovative, other Alzheimer's disease centers have successfully built cohorts for long-term observation and biomarker collection.
Where this research is happening
Davis, United States
- University of California at Davis — Davis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Decarli, Charles — University of California at Davis
- Study coordinator: Decarli, Charles
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.