Framingham Heart Study
Brain Aging Program (FHS-BAP)
Data Core
Unlocking Insights in Brain Health
The FHS is renowned for its comprehensive cardiovascular research and its contributions to AD-related research, particularly since the FHS-BAP's inception. Our Data Core manages decades of longitudinal data, enabling collaborative studies on the associations between lifelong modifiable risk factors and cognitive decline, thus enhancing our understanding of AD.
Leveraging FHS Data for AD Research
The FHS-BAP Data Core specializes in managing and sharing data from FHS,
enhancing its utility for AD-related researches.
Use a little—or a lot. You can utilize our curated data in your ongoing AD research projects or explore collaboration opportunities.
Use a little—or a lot. You can utilize our curated data in your ongoing AD research projects or explore collaboration opportunities.
Chronology of FHS Generations
Since 1948, the Framingham Heart Study (FHS) has been a pioneering force in unraveling the mysteries of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and their impact on public health. Starting from 1976, it began tracking participants for incident dementia. In 2020, BUMC received an NIA grant (U19) to establish the FHS Brain Aging Program (FHS-BAP), led by Dr. Lindsay Farrer and Dr. Rhoda Au, which focusing on Brain Health in FHS.
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Latest Update: Introducing the BROC Data Query System!
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