The Duke/UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC, NIA 930AG028716) promotes research and discovery in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD+ADRD) through its core resources. The central theme of our ADRC is to identify age-related changes across the lifespan that mediate the development, progression, and experience of Alzheimer’s disease. Applicants are highly encouraged to leverage the services and resources of the ADRC Cores. For example, awardees have access to the expertise of a biostatistician and statistical support may be contributed or contracted, depending on the level of need. Find out more about the resources provided by the ADRC Cores here.

Purpose of the Award: The goal of the ADRC developmental project program is to stimulate and support innovative, high potential lines of research related to our theme: to identify age-related changes across the lifespan that contribute to the development, progression, or experience of AD. DP awardees are supported by the ADRC Cores listed above. Awardees are expected to pursue external funding in their research area and applications should convey the plan to use findings from the developmental project to inform or justify future applications. We are especially interested in applications that make use of the Cores and/or the extensive resources (e.g., data, stored samples and tissue, recruitment pools) available through the Duke/UNC ADRC. Applicants are encouraged to consult our website and discuss their ideas with Directors or Core Leaders to ensure they leverage these resources effectively.