Award
NIH Reporter #1K24AG088840-01A1
Mid-Career Mentoring and Research on Blood-Based Biomarkers of Alzheimer's Disease
Recipient
Medical University of South Carolina
Award Amount
$198,928.00
Ceiling
$198,928.00
Awarded
September 04, 2026
Identifier
1K24AG088840-01A1
The project will study blood-based markers of Alzheimer’s disease pathology, neuroinflammation, and neurodegeneration in relation to regular cannabis use and cognitive performance among older adults, while supporting the investigator’s research development and mentoring of trainees.
Description
K24 Mid-Career Development Award supporting patient-oriented Alzheimer’s disease research and mentoring. The research examines blood-based biomarkers in older adults who do and do not regularly use cannabis, including associations with cognition by sex.