Wake Forest study seeks answers on why Alzheimer’s hits minority groups harder
A study at Wake Forest University could help get critical answers about Alzheimer’s and genetics, including why data says Hispanics and African Americans suffer from the illness 1.5 to 2 times more often than Caucasians. ‘Very exciting’: Alzheimer’s research in…
Dr. Goldie Byrd, at Wake Forest University School of Medicine will lead community-engaged research, outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts of a $46 million grant.
Dr. Goldie Byrd, Principle Investigator for the DAWN Alzheimer’s Research Project at Wake Forest University School of Medicine will lead community-engaged research, outreach, recruitment, and retention efforts of a $46 million grant awarded to the John P. Hussman Institute for…
Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials in Need of More Black Participants
Studies show Black Americans are impacted twice as much as white Americans when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease. The number of Black Americans involved in research and clinical trials is low. Wake Forest School of Medicine is on a mission…
Dr. Byrd One Of Most Influential People of African Descent
Dr. Goldie Byrd, Director of the Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity and Professor of Social Sciences and Health Policy at Wake Forest University School of Medicine was nominated and chosen as one of the Most Influential People of African…
Immune and Inflammatory Pathways Implicated by Whole Blood Transcriptomic Analysis in a Diverse Ancestry Alzheimer’s Disease Cohort
This study examines gene expression patterns associated with Alzheimer’s disease, identifying key biological pathways that contribute to disease development and progression.
Use of local genetic ancestry to assess TOMM40-523′ and risk for Alzheimer disease
This study examines genetic factors associated with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease, offering new insights into how specific gene variations may influence risk.
Menstrual Type, Pain and Psychological Distress in Adult Women with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
This study examines how menstrual symptoms, including PMS, may influence chronic pain experiences in women with sickle cell disease, highlighting important connections between hormonal, biological, and psychological factors.
Novel Alzheimer Disease Risk Loci and Pathways in African American Individuals Using the African Genome Resources Panel: A Meta-analysis
A large-scale genetic analysis reveals new Alzheimer’s disease risk markers and reinforces key biological pathways involved in disease progression, contributing to a growing body of research aimed at improving outcomes.