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The Black American United Memory & Aging Project (BA-UMAP): An examination of cognitive decline in midlife and older Black adults using remote cognitive assessments, risk factors & biomarkers

Award Number: R01AG079388
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2022
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2027

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The Black American United Memory & Aging Project (BA-UMAP): An examination of cognitive decline in midlife and older Black adults using remote cognitive assessments, risk factors & biomarkers - More research on the multi-level factors impacting the higher prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias among Black adults is critically needed. The overall goal of this project is to increase our understanding of the biopsychosocial factors that impact cognitive outcomes in a cohort of 600 longitudinally followed middle-aged and older Black adults (aged 55+). This cohort, referred to as the Black American United Memory and Aging Project (BA-UMAP), will be established and maintained remotely using an innovative online, faceless enrollment and data collection strategy, and will involve: (a) a comprehensive assessment of biopsychosocial factors through online questionnaires; (b) annual cognitive assessments, administered remotely via computer and mobile devices; (c) the remote collection of non-invasive saliva and urine samples at baseline and Year 4; and (d) the utilization and integration of digital media platforms for creating a virtual community that provides outreach and education, and fosters trust. The overall objectives of this study are to: (1) prospectively evaluate cognitive functioning and identify preferences for remote cognitive assessment modalities; (2) identify sociocultural, behavioral, and environmental factors associated with cross-sectional cognitive functioning and longitudinal cognitive decline, and (3) examine the association of acquired biological risk factors, inclusive of family and health history, and salivary and urine biomarkers, to cognitive functioning and cognitive decline. This research is a necessary step in understanding the etiology of cognitive decline and, for informing future strategies for early detection and support for the development of remote methodologies for longitudinal brain health research among middle aged to older Black adults.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $1,043,149 )
2025	2025	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Aging Research	000	4	7/17/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,043,149
														Subtotal = $1,043,149

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $896,914 )
2024	2024	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Aging Research	004	3	9/24/2024	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$1,179,761
2024	2024	NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY	1601 E MARKET ST	GREENSBORO	NC	27411	GUILFORD	USA	Aging Research	001	3	8/28/2024	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$896,914
2024	2023	HAMPTON UNIVERSITY	200 WILLIAM R HARVEY WAY	HAMPTON	VA	23669	HAMPTON CITY	USA	Aging Research	003	2	9/24/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$1,015,738
2024	2023	HAMPTON UNIVERSITY	200 WILLIAM R HARVEY WAY	HAMPTON	VA	23669	HAMPTON CITY	USA	Aging Research	000	2	8/27/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2024	2022	HAMPTON UNIVERSITY	200 WILLIAM R HARVEY WAY	HAMPTON	VA	23669	HAMPTON CITY	USA	Aging Research	002	1	9/24/2024	NEW	-$164,023
														Subtotal = $896,914

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $1,015,738 )
2023	2023	HAMPTON UNIVERSITY	200 WILLIAM R HARVEY WAY	HAMPTON	VA	23668	HAMPTON CITY	USA	Aging Research	000	2	7/3/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,015,738
														Subtotal = $1,015,738

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $1,129,418 )
2022	2022	HAMPTON UNIVERSITY	200 WILLIAM R HARVEY WAY	HAMPTON	VA	23668	HAMPTON CITY	USA	Aging Research	000	1	8/19/2022	NEW	$1,129,418
														Subtotal = $1,129,418

Grand Total All Awards = $4,085,219

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The Black American United Memory & Aging Project (BA-UMAP): An examination of cognitive decline in midlife and older Black adults using remote cognitive assessments, risk factors & biomarkers

Award Number: R01AG079388

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/01/2022

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 05/31/2027

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