Why AD Research?

What impacts health, impacts Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is connected to many scientific disciplines because its risk and progression are shaped by a wide range of biological, health, and social factors. Genetics, neuroscience, public health, psychology, and even environmental and social sciences all contribute to understanding how and why the disease develops. Conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, sleep disorders, and mental health also influence risk, making Alzheimer's research inherently interdisciplinary.

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Age
App/PS1/2 Mutations
APOE4
Brain Injury
Depression
Diabetes
Digestive Disorders
Down Syndrome
Family History
Hearing Loss
Heart Disease
Hypertension
Hypertensive Pregnancy
Hysterectomy
Immune Response

Low Education
Low Exercise
Menopause
Obesity
Oral Diseases
Pollution/Toxins
Poor Diet
Poverty
Race
Sleep Disorders
Smoking
Stress
Thyroid Disease
Viruses

Spanning nearly every area of health-related science, AD research relies on sustained collaboration across multiple disciplines to better understand, prevent, and treat neurodegeneration.

Lifestyle Science in Alzheimer's Prevention

Lifestyle factors like proper nutrition and regular physical activity play a significant role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease. As a result, fields such as exercise physiology and nutritional sciences have become increasingly important in advancing prevention, and can serve as the foundation for a productive career in AD research.

Decoding Alzheimer's Through Data

Are you a numbers person? Data modeling and computer science are critical to our understanding of risk factors in Alzheimer's disease, and for making sense of vast, complex datasets, from patient biomarkers to advanced brain imaging.

Social Sciences Addressing Disparities in Alzheimer's Care

Are you passionate about the social sciences? Disparities in health care access, socioeconomic factors, and community engagement are central to understanding how Alzheimer's impacts different populations. By studying these factors, social scientists help identify barriers to diagnosis, treatment, and support.

TRIAD provided a strong foundation of structured training and interdisciplinary mentorship. Its supportive research environment was instrumental in my scientific growth and contributed to my successful transition to an NIA-funded K99 award.

GYeon Oh, PhD

TRIAD postdoc alum