ISAVRAD

ISAVRAD: Advancing Research on Cognitive Decline and ADRD in Diverse Populations

Funding provided by the National Institute on Aging under Grant No. 1U19AG076581-01A1, and the Alzheimer's Assocation.

How the Research Happens

The ISAVRAD Consortium explores how COVID-19 and genetics affect brain health, focusing on diverse communities worldwide. The research is carried out by 5 Cores and 4 Projects.

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5 Cores

Administrative Core
Clinical Core
Neuroimaging Core
Biomarker Core
Data Management/Statistics Core

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4 Projects

Longitudinal Epidemiology of Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Dementia after SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Gene-Environment Interactions in Cognitive Decline and ADRD
Neuroimaging Markers of COVID-19 and ADRD Progression
Pathophysiological Insights and Prevention Strategies

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Our Research Projects

Each ISAVRAD Project brings forth unique information about COVID sequelae.

Project 1: Longitudinal Epidemiology

Project 2: Gene x Environment Interactions

Project 3: Neuroimaging and Outcomes

Project 4: Behavioral Health Impacts

Where are Data Collected?

San Antonio and Laredo, Texas

Focus on recruiting individuals of Hispanic Mexican-American ancestry.

Bronx County, New York

Focus on recruiting 50% Hispanic Latinos (of Puerto Rican or Dominican Republic descent) and 50% African-Americans from the U.S. and the Caribbean.

King County, Washington State

Focus on recruiting Caucasians and non-tribal Native-Americans.

Ibadan, Nigeria

Focus on recruiting Black Africans.

Jujuy, Argentina

Focus on recruiting Amerindians from the Central Andes mountains in the Province of Jujuy.

Who can enroll?

Meet Age, Location Requirement

Over age 60, belonging to one of the studied ethnic groups at each site

Confirmed PCR

Confirmed PCR evaluation for SARS-Cov-2 (either positive or negative) within first 2 years of pandemic.

Or No History of COVID

If PCR was negative, having no history of COVID-10 symptoms in the first 2 years at their place of residence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How are study results shared?

After the studies are complete and the data have been analyzed, the overall study results will be shared widely with the public and in academic publications.

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