ReD-LAT Circadian Project
About the Project
Building on the established ReDLat (Multi-Partner Consortium to Expand Dementia Research in Latin America) cohort, our research focuses on understanding circadian rhythm disturbances in Latino populations with dementia. We specifically investigate Alzheimer’s disease and frontotemporal lobar degeneration, exploring how biological and socioeconomic factors influence disease manifestation and progression in this underrepresented population.
Our Aims
Determine the effects of age, sex and SDH/SES on circadian disturbance in Latinos.
Establish the links between circadian disturbance, dementia, and cognitive function in Latinos
Investigate the genetic contribution to the link between circadian disturbance and cognition/dementia in Latinos.
Expected Outcome
Our research will establish a novel framework for identifying circadian disturbance patterns in different types of dementia within Latin American populations. This work will result in:
- Enhanced understanding of how population diversity and socioeconomic factors influence dementia progression
- A comprehensive, multimodal dataset available for future research initiatives
- Development of sustainable and scalable approaches to circadian health monitoring
- Creation of culturally-sensitive tools for dementia assessment in Latino communities
Impact
This project addresses critical gaps in dementia research by focusing on an underrepresented population. Our findings will contribute to more equitable healthcare approaches and improve our understanding of how cultural and socioeconomic factors influence disease manifestation. The tools and methodologies developed through this research will support early detection and better management of dementia in Latino communities.
