Advancing global dementia research through equity and inclusion.

ABSTRACT: Despite the global burden of dementia, research remains dominated by high-income, Western populations, limiting the generalizability and equity of findings. In this Perspective, we highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in dementia research, not only in study participants but also in the researchers, study design, and funding priorities. We describe how the lack of representation creates knowledge gaps and delays progress in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. We also present examples of initiatives that are working to change this, including the Alzheimer's Disease Data Initiative and the William H. Gates Sr. Fellowship program, which supports open science, international collaboration, and early-career researchers from underrepresented regions. These efforts demonstrate that

SUBMITTER: Vilor-Tejedor N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12789878 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature