Jace Flatt and Drew Blasco (both Social and Behavioral Health) and colleagues have received a new four-year, $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for their project, "Promoting Engagement and Clinical Trial Readiness for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Among Underserved Sexual and Gender Minorities."

This project aims to improve clinical trial readiness and participation in Alzheimer’s disease research among diverse sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) populations. Using community-engaged research approaches, the team will identify facilitators and barriers to participation, assess intersectional correlates of willingness to participate in clinical trials, and co-design an educational program tailored to community needs. The ultimate goal is to enhance the inclusion of LGBTQ+ communities in Alzheimer’s clinical trials.