Researchers from the CANE (Cognitive Aging & Neuropsychological Equity) Lab, Stacey Moeller (Psychology) and Samantha John (Brain Health), along with collaborators Marta Meana (Psychology), Brenna Renn (Psychology), Elizabeth Lawrence (Sociology), and Nanako A. Hawley, published a study in Alzheimer's & Dementia: Diagnosis, Assessment & Disease Monitoring titled, "Multiracial perspectives on ethnoracial categorization in Alzheimer's disease research."

The study examined how Multiracial adults prefer to identify their race in Alzheimer's disease (AD) research and their perspectives on being reclassified into monoracial categories for data analysis. Through interviews with 21 Multiracial adults, the researchers found that participants had diverse preferences for racial categorization and emphasized the importance of offering flexible response options that accurately reflect their identities. Participants also expressed concerns about potential misrepresentation when researchers reclassify their race and underscored the need for greater transparency about how racial data are collected, categorized, and used in research. The findings highlight the importance of more inclusive, participant-centered approaches to racial categorization that better reflect the experiences and identities of Multiracial individuals in AD research.