Award
NIH Reporter #2P30AG072980-06
Research Education Component
Recipient
BANNER HEALTH, PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES
Award Amount
$192,488.00
Ceiling
$192,488.00
Awarded
August 31, 2026
Identifier
2P30AG072980-06
This award supports the development of junior faculty as independent investigators in Alzheimer's Disease and related disorders through education, mentorship, pilot projects, and skill development, focusing on biomarkers and brain imaging.
Description
The Arizona Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) Research Education Component (REC) aims to develop junior faculty as independent investigators in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and related disorders (ADRD). The program offers educational seminars, mentorship, pilot research support, and skill development focused on blood biomarkers and brain imaging for early detection, diagnosis, and prevention of AD/ADRD. It provides personalized training plans, structured networking, and access to scientific resources. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, mentorship, and leadership training to prepare the next generation of researchers to meet national ADRD research needs.