Award
NIH Reporter #5R01AG079388-05
The Black American United Memory & Aging Project (BA-UMAP): An examination of cognitive decline in midlife and older Black adults using remote cognitive assessments, risk factors & biomarkers
Recipient
North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University
Award Amount
$713,083.00
Ceiling
$713,083.00
Awarded
July 08, 2026
Identifier
5R01AG079388-05
Research project funded by NIH/NIA to study cognitive decline in Black adults using remote assessments and biomarkers, focusing on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Description
The project aims to understand biopsychosocial factors affecting cognitive outcomes among Black adults aged 55+. The study will use online questionnaires, remote cognitive assessments, and biological sample collection. The project addresses Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in Black populations.