UF-led Alzheimer’s research network receives $22.3M federal grant
The University of Florida-led 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center has received a $22.3 million federal grant to improve Alzheimer's diagnosis and treatment. The funding will support community-engaged research and expand access to clinical trials across a consortium of Florida institutions.
Why it matters
As Alzheimer's cases are expected to double by 2050, this funding is critical for advancing early detection methods like blood tests and improving dementia care.
A University of Florida-led research network has received a new $22.3 million, five-year federal grant to advance earlier diagnosis and more effective treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
According to a UF release sent on Wednesday, the National Institute on Aging renewed funding for the 1Florida Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, or 1Florida ADRC, which uses advanced techniques to evaluate people with and without memory disorders and other cognitive problems through research studies. The center is part of the nationwide network of Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers.
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