This federal Project Grant award, funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) under the Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders (CFDA 93.853) program, aims to generate socially- and culturally-aligned approaches for engaging Black communities in Southern California in brain health research, with the goal of building a Black aging cohort.
The $235,795 award, granted on December 15, 2024, will utilize a mixed-methods research design to identify structural and social determinants of health that impact the Black community's willingness to participate in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD) research studies and clinical trials. Key activities include engaging stakeholders, assessing social determinants of health using existing data, and conducting focus groups to understand barriers and facilitators to research participation. The findings will inform the development of neighborhood-specific, culturally tailored community engagement practices to enhance relationships with Black communities and support the planning of a future R01 application for a larger-scale ADRD research study.
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