The University of Florida has received a $804,795 Project Grant award from the National Institute on Aging (CFDA 93.866 - Aging Research) to conduct research on the neural correlates of cognitive-motor interactions in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The project aims to determine the neural mechanisms underlying the association between gait and cognition in aging and ADRD, with the goal of developing new early biomarkers and interventions. The research will focus on understanding the impact of vestibular function declines on spatial navigation and walking performance in individuals with subjective cognitive decline and a family history of Alzheimer's disease. The project will use advanced neuroimaging, mobile EEG, and vestibular stimulation techniques to identify brain structure, network, and spectral power differences between the target population and typical aging. The results are expected to provide insights into the neural control of gait and cognitive-motor interactions in early ADRD, supporting the development of new biomarkers and interventions. The award period is from September 18, 2024 to August 31, 2029.
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