Administrative Core

The goal of the administrative core is to provide a formal management and leadership infrastructure for the FHS-BAP.

Lindsay Farrer, PhD
Rhoda Au, PhD
Rhoda Au, PhD

The Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program (FHS-BAP) serves as a central hub for coordinating and advancing research into Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Our program plays a pivotal role in integrating various FHS-BAP activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering a collaborative research environment.

Key Program Achievements:

  • Strategic Leadership: The program’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding the FHS-BAP initiative. Regular Steering Committee meetings facilitate effective coordination, problem-solving, and adherence to research compliance guidelines.
  • Research Stimulation: We have established a pilot grant program to encourage innovative AD research among early-career investigators and those new to the field. In 2024, three pilot grants were awarded to promising researchers in biomedical genetics, epidemiology, and computational biology.
  • Financial Management and Administrative Support: The program provides comprehensive financial oversight and administrative support to ensure the efficient operation of all FHS-BAP activities. This includes budget management, hiring, and reporting to funding agencies.
  • Research Innovation and Collaboration: FHS-BAP fosters a collaborative research environment by organizing regular science meetings and promoting research dissemination. These efforts have led to a significant increase in abstract submissions, grant applications, and publications.
  • Mentorship and Training: We are committed to nurturing the next generation of AD researchers. The program offers mentorship opportunities for undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral students, as well as early-career faculty.
  • Community Engagement: FHS-BAP actively engages with the broader research community through co-hosted seminars and symposia focused on AD. These events bring together leading experts and foster knowledge exchange.

By effectively addressing these key objectives, FHS-BAP is making substantial contributions to the field of Alzheimer’s disease research and advancing our understanding of this complex condition.