USC ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE-RELATED DEMENTIAS (RCMAR) CENTER: LESSONS LEARNED
2024

USC Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center: Lessons Learned

Sample size: 34 publication Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Jennifer Ailshire, Julie Zissimopoulos, Emma Aguila

Primary Institution: University of Southern California

Conclusion

The USC Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center has successfully supported junior scientists and contributed to significant research funding and publications in the field of dementia.

Supporting Evidence

  • The center has supported 34 scholars and has an extensive network of collaborators.
  • Alumni have received over $11.2 million in research funding and published more than 268 peer-reviewed articles.
  • Many scholars have achieved academic promotions and met their career goals.

Takeaway

A center at USC helps young scientists study dementia and has helped many of them get funding and publish their work.

Methodology

The center provides funding, mentorship, and tools for junior researchers to explore health and economic disparities related to dementia.

Participant Demographics

The center has supported scholars from USC and 14 other institutions, focusing on underrepresented junior investigators.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.0681

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