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Observational studies of aging and Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (AD/ADRD) have documented significant health disparities across and within race and ethnic groups, and in other communities, such as socioeconomically disadvantaged populations and underserved rural populations. The NIA Division of Neuroscience works to strengthen knowledge and understanding of causal factors that led to AD/ADRD health disparities.
Webinars and Events
The Health and Health Disparities in Neuroscience Webinar Series, started in September 2022, highlights opportunities for NIA grantees and other interested individuals to share research advances, lessons learned, and opportunities in the field.
View information on upcoming and past webinars as well as other events below.
Upcoming Webinars and Event
There are no upcoming events scheduled. Check back for updates.
Past Webinars and Events
Click a link to view past recordings and other information for each webinar or event.
Nov. 21, 2024 | Aging, Alzheimer’s, and Oral Health Disparities: Interdisciplinary Approaches
This presentation highlighted interdisciplinary research on oral health disparities among older adults. The presenter examined the complex relationship between oral health and cognitive decline, particularly dementia, across diverse racial and ethnic groups.
Sept. 12, 2024 | Toward More Inclusive ADRD Research: Engaging with Middle Eastern/North African Older Adults in the U.S
This webinar provided a research program overview focused on MENA older adults in Southeast Michigan, home to the largest and most visible concentration of MENA individuals in the U.S. Specific topics will include lessons learned in community engagement, Arabic translation of neuropsychological measures, population-representative data collection, and biomarker collection.
April 25, 2024 | Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease Across Diverse Populations: Lessons Learned, Opportunities to Advance Science, and Recent Findings in HABS-HD
In this webinar, presenters discussed opportunities for conducting cutting-edge research in health disparities in Alzheimer’s disease leveraging the Health & Aging Brain Study – Health Disparities infrastructure, network, and database.
Jan. 30, 2024 | Examination of vascular and Alzheimer’s dementias in community-based American Indians: Lessons learned from the Strong Heart Study
In this webinar, Dr. Suchy-Dicey described her work on vascular and Alzheimer’s dementias with the Strong Heart Study, including implementation of Community-Based Participatory Methods to recruit and examine over 1000 American Indian elders from 11 tribes across 3 regions.
Nov. 28, 2023 | Addressing the disparities in Dementia Risk, Early Detection, and Care in U.S. Latino Populations
In this webinar, members of the U.S. Consortium of Aging, Dementia & Latino Studies (CADLAS) will discuss recent developments, current challenges, and opportunities, as well as future directions in the four research areas that are the focus of its Special Interest Groups (SIG):
- Genomics and Biomarkers
- Cognition and Assessment
- Recruitment and Clinical Trials
- Dementia Care and Psychosocial Interventions
Dr. Li-San Wang introduced the ADSP Diversity Initiative as well as gave an overview of the Asian Cohort for Alzheimer’s Disease Study (ACAD).
Dr. Kacie Deters presented on ethnic and racial disparities in predictors for cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias in older adults.
Sept. 27, 2022 | Toward Health Equity in Brain Aging: Nontraditional Data Sources and Innovative Tools
In the inaugural webinar of this series, Dr. Elizabeth Rose Mayeda presented on methodological considerations for disparities research.
Research Resources
- Health Disparities Research at NIA : Learn about NIA-funded research on health disparities.
- Health Disparities Framework : View NIA’s Health Disparities Research Framework, which showcases priorities and investments in this important aging research area.
- Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement at NIA Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers : Learn about opportunities to volunteer for research near your home.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Outreach, Recruitment & Engagement Resources (ADORE) : Learn about NIA's repository of resources to support the recruitment and retention of participants into clinical trials and studies on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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