Washington University Knight Alzheimer's Center
Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
This center connects people with or at risk for Alzheimer's to research opportunities where they can share health information and samples to help scientists find earlier signs and better treatments.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P30 center grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11382424 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
At Washington University's Knight ADRC, doctors and scientists work together to study Alzheimer disease and related dementias. The center collects detailed clinical information, cognitive testing, brain imaging, and biospecimens such as blood, spinal fluid, skin cells, and donated brain tissue. Those data and samples are shared with approved research projects nationwide to speed discovery about causes, early changes, and possible treatments. If you or a family member want to contribute to Alzheimer's research, the center may offer ways to participate or donate samples.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people with Alzheimer's symptoms, age-matched older adults without dementia, and individuals at higher risk who can provide clinical information and biological samples.
Not a fit: People who are not in the older-adult age range or unwilling to share medical data or biospecimens are unlikely to be directly involved or benefit from this center's activities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: By pooling well-characterized patient data and biological samples, the center could help researchers find earlier markers and new treatment targets for Alzheimer's disease.
How similar studies have performed: Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers around the U.S., including this center, have a strong track record of producing key findings about early biomarkers and disease progression.
Where this research is happening
Saint Louis, United States
- Washington University — Saint Louis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Holtzman, David M. — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Holtzman, David M.
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.