Understanding how centenarians and their families resist Alzheimer's disease
Administrative Core
This study is all about how people who are 100 years old and their children cope with Alzheimer's disease, and it helps different research teams work together to share what they learn and keep everyone informed.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907576 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the leadership and coordination of a larger study investigating how centenarians and their offspring resist or show resilience to Alzheimer's disease. The Administrative Core facilitates communication among various research teams and organizes meetings to share progress and findings. It also engages with the scientific community through workshops and maintains a public website to disseminate information. By fostering collaboration and sharing data, the core aims to enhance understanding of Alzheimer's disease in older populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include centenarians and their offspring who are interested in understanding Alzheimer's disease and its impact on aging.
Not a fit: Patients who are not centenarians or do not have a familial connection to Alzheimer's disease may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights into preventing or delaying Alzheimer's disease in older adults.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding resilience to Alzheimer's disease in older populations, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Boston University Medical Campus — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Perls, Thomas T — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Perls, Thomas T
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.