Award
National Institute on Aging 5K01AG088464-03
An intersectional community-engaged approach for improving the inclusion of minoritized older adults in Alzheimer’s disease research.
Recipient
Dr. Miriam Ashford, Assistant Professor
Award Amount
$129,318.00
Ceiling
$129,318.00
Awarded
June 22, 2026
Identifier
5K01AG088464-03
This award supports Dr. Miriam Ashford's research to enhance inclusion of minoritized older adults in Alzheimer's disease research through community-engaged, digital, and culturally informed methods, alongside her professional development.
Description
The project aims to develop and evaluate digital research inclusion efforts considering ethnocultural identity and education in Black/African American and Latinx/a/o older adults to improve their inclusion in Alzheimer's Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) research. It involves mixed-method design with surveys, focus groups, and pilot testing in partnership with Community Science Partnership Boards, informed by the Reasoned Action Approach. The project also includes training and mentorship for Dr. Miriam Ashford to become an independent scientist.