Understanding Brain Changes in Alzheimer's Disease
Core D: Neuropathology Core
This core facility helps researchers learn more about Alzheimer's disease by carefully studying donated brain tissue.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kansas Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11123106 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This core supports Alzheimer's disease research by carefully examining donated brain tissue from individuals who had Alzheimer's and related dementias. They follow specific guidelines to diagnose brain changes and share this important information with national databases. The core also maintains a brain bank, providing valuable tissue samples and expert advice to other scientists. This work helps advance our understanding of how Alzheimer's disease affects the brain and supports the development of new treatments.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals or their families who have chosen to donate brain tissue after death to further Alzheimer's disease research are involved in this effort.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in brain donation programs would not directly benefit from the services of this core.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work helps scientists better understand the brain changes in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, which can lead to new ways to diagnose and treat these conditions.
How similar studies have performed: Brain banks and neuropathology cores are well-established and essential components of Alzheimer's disease research, with their contributions leading to many scientific discoveries.
Where this research is happening
Kansas City, United States
- University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Haeri, Mohammad — University of Kansas Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Haeri, Mohammad
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.