UCSD Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Center
UCSD Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center P30
A UCSD center bringing together experts to develop better tests, treatments, and inclusive care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11378125 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
At UC San Diego, an interdisciplinary team will develop new biological markers, models, and clinical methods to better understand different forms of Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The center will translate laboratory findings toward clinical use and support trials and studies that include diverse, aging populations. It will also run community-engagement and culturally sensitive outreach to increase participation from underrepresented groups. Together these efforts aim to improve diagnosis, care, and options for people affected by ADRD.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, older adults at higher risk, and caregivers from diverse communities who are willing to participate in clinic visits, assessments, or biospecimen contributions are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Individuals without dementia who are not enrolled in related studies or people with neurological conditions unrelated to Alzheimer’s may not directly benefit from this center’s work.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the center could lead to earlier diagnosis, more effective treatments, and more inclusive care options for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: Other NIH-funded Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers have successfully advanced biomarkers, cohort studies, and clinical trials, and this center builds on that established track record.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brewer, James B — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Brewer, James B
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.