Project Title: Asian Cohort for Alzheimer’s Disease (ACAD)

Project Details and Goal

The overall goal of the ACAD study is to recruit 5,081 Asian older adults across the United States and Canada. The study will collect DNA and plasma biomarkers, genotypes, social determinants, and clinical diagnostic information.

At the NYU site, the study will recruit approximately 800 Korean American older adults aged 60 years and older, including both cognitively healthy individuals and those with cognitive impairment, from community settings in the Northeast United States.

Position Summary

The Research Associate Level 2 will be responsible for the standardized implementation of study protocols, including cognitive assessment batteries, blood sampling, biospecimen shipment, and data entry. The position requires handling all data collected in Korean and active participation in manuscript preparation. This role supports recruitment and data collection a...