Boyd Lab
Principal Investigator: Amanda D. Boyd
Institution: Washington State University (Pullman, WA)
Primary Subfield: Genetics/Genomics
Recruitment Status: Inquire for rotation/fellowship opportunities
Research Focus
PROJECT SUMMARY/ABSTRACT The American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) population is increasing 3 times faster than the US population overall. By 2050, it is predicted that 1 in 3 AI/AN Elders will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Despite advances in ADRD research among non-Hispanic Whites, little is known about the prevalence and risk factors for ADRD in AI/AN populations. This is in part due to low participation of AI/ANs in ADRD research. The National Institute on Aging and the Alzheimer's Association have issued calls for an increase in minority participation in ADRD research. However, success has been evasive in efforts to recruit AI/AN populations into ADRD studies, particularly studies including biomarkers. Failure to include AI/ANs in biomarker or ADRD research further contributes to ongoing health disparities in ADRD research and healthcare outcomes because biomarkers are crucial in an accurate and timely diagnosis, and also play an important role in ADRD drug development. To increase AI/AN participation in ADRD research that includes biomarkers, it is critical to understand how to effectively communicate about biomarkers and genetic rese…
Active NIH Awards
- 5R01AG093837-02: Communicating Heath Advancements from Native GEnetics Research (CHANGE Research) (2026)
- 5P30AG066509-07: NATIVE ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIP CORE (2026)
- 1R01AG093837-01: Communicating Heath Advancements from Native GEnetics Research (CHANGE Research) (2025)
- 2P30AG066509-06: NATIVE ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIP CORE (2025)
- 5K01AG066063-05: Advancing Alzheimer's Disease Communication and Recruitment Science among American Indians and Alaska Natives (2025)
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