Understanding the causes and impacts of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias
Administrative Core
The Wake Forest Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is working to understand what causes Alzheimer's and related dementias, especially how things like heart and metabolic health can affect aging, and they want to help everyone, regardless of their background, by sharing what they learn.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10874724 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
The Wake Forest Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center focuses on identifying the causes of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, as well as understanding how vascular and metabolic factors contribute to the transition from normal aging to these conditions. The center provides resources to explore the diversity of the disease and the effects of health disparities on Alzheimer's risk. Through a structured administrative core, the center ensures effective governance and oversight of research activities, promoting collaboration among scientists and community engagement.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation include individuals at risk for Alzheimer's disease, those experiencing early symptoms, or caregivers of affected individuals.
Not a fit: Patients with advanced Alzheimer's disease or those not at risk for dementia may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved understanding and potentially new strategies for preventing or treating Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in understanding Alzheimer's disease through similar collaborative and integrative approaches.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Craft, Suzanne — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Craft, Suzanne
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.