Since 2012, the Institute for Translational Research at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth has studied aging and Alzheimer’s disease. With the help of 16 collaborating universities and funding by the National Institute of Health, National Institute of Aging and HSC, we have conducted the first large-scale study of the biology of Alzheimer’s disease and how it affects communities.
The Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Texas Metroplex currently represents the future demographics of the U.S. Therefore, this location is the ideal setting for community studies. This statistic correlates to the current enrollment in The Health & Aging Brain Study – Health Disparities (HABS-HD).
The Health & Aging Brain Study – Health Disparities (HABS-HD) is the most comprehensive study of brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease among DFW & neighboring communities ever conducted.
All participants undergo an interview, memory testing, blood draw, functional exam, MRI of the brain, and PET scans for brain levels of amyloid (Alzheimer’s plaques) and tau (Alzheimer’s tangles).
The data from this study will be used to create a comprehensive picture of the biological, sociocultural, behavioral and environmental factors that impact the development, presence and progression of memory loss and AD across DFW & neighboring communities.
ITR is leading the world in pursuit of research breakthroughs, improved quality of life for all brain health patients and their families, and ultimately, optimal brain health for all. We want to understand the biology of the brain, how the brain works, and why the brain is different in some people compared with others. We explore how various factors impact the brain, and how to ensure the medical community can treat each person in the best way possible. To achieve our why and our goal of precision health for everyone, we have set world records by enrolling more than 4,000 participants, whom we call our partners. We also invested in a state-of-the-art Clinical Research Center where scientists worldwide can utilize research data to collaborate and develop innovative ways to enhance brain health.
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Research is at the heart of all medical advances and it helps us understand new ways to treat, prevent and cure disease. Your participation contributes to a better understanding of healthy aging, Alzheimer's disease, and related conditions.
