University of Kentucky Alzheimer's Disease Center
Core D: University of Kentucky Alzheimer's Disease Core Center
This center helps scientists understand Alzheimer's disease and related memory problems by collecting and sharing important brain tissue and other samples.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11123382 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This core facility at the University of Kentucky supports a wide range of important work on normal brain aging, early signs of Alzheimer's, and various types of dementia. Our team performs rapid autopsies on individuals who have been followed over time, ensuring high-quality tissue samples for research. We also maintain a tissue bank with brain tissue, spinal fluid, and blood samples from both deceased and living patients. This resource provides valuable materials and detailed diagnostic information to scientists working to find new treatments and cures for these conditions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Individuals with Alzheimer's disease, mild cognitive impairment, other dementias, or those interested in contributing to brain aging research through biospecimen donation or post-mortem examination may be relevant.
Not a fit: Patients not interested in contributing biological samples or post-mortem tissue for research purposes would not directly benefit from this core's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This core provides essential resources and data that accelerate discoveries in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, potentially leading to new diagnostic tools and treatments.
How similar studies have performed: Brain banks and neuropathology cores are well-established and have been crucial for countless advancements in understanding neurological diseases.
Where this research is happening
Lexington, United States
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nelson, Peter T. — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Nelson, Peter 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.