Encouraging Early Intervention for Alzheimer’s in the Black Community Through an Innovative Interdisciplinary Approach

The data on Alzheimer’s disease in Black communities is stark: The risk is higher than average, but the rate of diagnosis is delayed.

To address that, several University of Pittsburgh researchers, including Kyaien Conner Kyaien Conner, Donald M. Henderson Professor, director of the Center on Race and Social Problems, and associate dean for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, from different departments are partnering with the Allegheny County Health Department and the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) in a new interdisciplinary effort. Read more.