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Researchers at academic and clinical institutions
Studies must focus on women and/or sex-specific differences in Alzheimer's disease

Geographic Scope: United States (48 studies across 17 leading institutions as of 2024)

Focus Areas:

Sex-specific and women-focused Alzheimer's disease research
Related dementias research
Understanding why women are twice as likely as men to develop Alzheimer's disease
Prevention and treatment strategies for women
Brain health in women

Background:

As of April 2024, has contributed $5.35 million to fund 48 studies across 17 leading institutions
Grantees have secured an additional $83 million in government and foundation funding
Provides seed grants to support groundbreaking research

Key Research Areas Funded:

Blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in women
Sleep disruption and cognitive decline in women
Immune system differences between men and women in Alzheimer's disease
Genetic risk factors and sex-specific mechanisms
Navigation ability changes during menopause
Music-based interventions for neuropsychiatric symptoms
Lifestyle interventions for mild cognitive impairment and early-stage Alzheimer's
Brain vasculature dysfunction in Alzheimer's disease
Microbial metabolites and gut dysbiosis in Alzheimer's
Cholesterol/statin therapy and sex-responsive treatments
Menopausal hormone therapy and Alzheimer's risk

Eligibility: