Funded Grants

The Park Aging Mind Laboratory is grateful for the funding provided from the following sources: The National Institute on Aging (part of the National Institutes of Health), AVID Radiopharmaceuticals, Inc. (a division of Eli Lilly), the Aging Mind Foundation, the University of Texas Foundation AWARE fund, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Present Support

  • RF1 AG006265-32A1 (Park) PI                                               7/15/2017- 6/30/2022
    Dallas Lifespan Brain Study Wave 3: Neurodegeneration in resilience and cognition. NIH-NIA
    This is the third wave of a multimodal imaging study of the relationship of brain structure, function, amyloid, and tau deposition to decline in cognitive function across the lifespan.
    $5,755,201 Total Award
  • RF1 AG 006265-32A1S1 (Park) PI                                           3/30/2018- 6/30/2022
    Dallas Lifespan Brain Study Wave 3: Neurodegeneration in resilience and cognition. NIH-NIA
    This is an administrative supplement to support the third wave of a multimodal imaging study of the relationship of brain structure, function, amyloid, and tau deposition to decline in cognitive function across the lifespan.
    $836,653 Total Award
  • R01 MH084021 (Lu) PI                                                               8/1/2013 – 7/31/18
    Normalized functional MRI in human brain disorders. NIH
    The long-term goal of this research is to improve the utility of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) in the studies of brain disorders, in particular Alzheimer’s disease. This project is focused on the establishment of MRI measures of baseline venous oxygenation as a physiologic normalization factor for fMRI in Alzheimer’s patients.
    Role: Co-investigator
  • PENDING:
  • R01 AG058253-01 (Park) PI                                                        12/1/2017 – 11/30/2022
    Impact of Challenging Engagement on Cognition in Older Adults: Clinical Trial. NIH-NIA
    This project is focused on a definitive Phase III trial where magnitude of engagement in mentally challenging activity is experimentally varied in cognitively normal adults and tested at a community-centered site developed by The Aging Mind Laboratory at the University of Texas at Dallas.
    $1,826,641
  • R01 (Ritz) PI
    The Dallas Asthma Brain and Cognition StudyNIH.          1/1/2018 – 12/31/2018
    This project is focused on brain structure and function in a cohort of middle age to old adults with asthma. We hypothesized that sustained asthma patients will show cognitive and neuro deficits relative to a matched control group, and that the effects will increase with age and disease course.
    Role: Co-investigator

Past Support

  • Park, D.C. (Principal Investigator). Creation of an Online National Data Repository for the Dallas Lifespan Brain Study. University of Texas Foundation AWARE Fund 2016-2017, $35,000 total award.
  • Park, D.C. (Principal Investigator). Neuroimaging of Dedifferentiation and Memory Across the Lifespan. NIH MERIT Award R37 AG006265. 2007-2016, $5M total award
  • Park, D.C. (Principal Investigator). Neuroimaging of Dedifferentiation and Memory Across the Lifespan Competitive Supplement. NIH National Institute on Aging. 2013-2016, $1.26M total supplemental award.
  • Park, D.C. (Principal Investigator). Distribution of Amyloid Deposition as Measured by Florbetapir in a Large Lifespan Sample.AVID Radiopharmaceuticals. 2011-2016, $825,000 total award.
  • Lu, H. (Principal Investigator) and Park, D.C..Vascular Physiology in Brain White Matter. NIH National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke R21 NS078656, subaward from UT Southwestern Medical Center. 2012-2014, $77,000 total award.
  • Lu, H. (Principal Investigator) and Park, D.C.. Cognition and Cerebrovascular Function Across the Lifespan. NIH National Institute on Aging R01 AG042753, subaward from UT Southwestern Medical Center. 2013-2016, $103,000 total award.
  • Zhang, R. (Principal Investigator), and Park, D.C., and Rodrigue, K. Arterial Aging, Brain Perfusion & Exercise: Impact on Brain Structure and Function. NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute R01 HL102457, subaward from UT Southwestern Medical Center. 2010-2014, $494,000 total award.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator), Devous, M., Rodrigue, K., Kennedy, K. Amyloid Deposition, Aging and Neurocognitive Function 7/1/09-6/30/2010. Alzheimer’s Association IIRG., Direct and indirect costs of $200,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator). Administrative Supplement: Active Interventions for the Aging Mind. National Institute on Aging.10/1/09-9/30/2011. Direct and indirect costs of $300,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator), Devous, M., Rodrigue, K., Kennedy, K. Competitive Supplement to Neuroimaging of Dedifferentiation and Memory across the Lifespan. (Park) PI.10/1/09-9/30/2011 National Institute on Aging. Direct and indirect costs of $800,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator) and Zhang, R., Rodrigue, K. and Kennedy, K. Impact of Exercise and Engagement on Cognition in Older Adults. National Institute on Aging Challenge Grant.10/1/09-9/30/2011. Direct and indirect costs of $1,000,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator) Center for Healthy Minds (Supplement to 7P30AG023101) (Park) PI National Institute on Aging. September 2009-August 2010. Direct and indirect costs of $350,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator) & Chee, M. The cognitive neuroscience of aging and culture. R01 The National Institute on Aging. Direct and indirect costs of $2,100,000.2005-2010.
  • Park, D.C.(principal investigator) & Kramer A. The Center for Healthy Minds. P30 AG023101. The National Institute on Aging. Direct and indirect costs of $1,806,844.2004-2009.
  • Wang, M., Park, D., & Sutton, B. Development of novel methods for neuroimaging analysis with use of a cross-cultural database. Beckman Institute Innovation Grant.The University of Illinois.$120,000.2006-2007.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator) and Polk, T. Imagery, visual memory, and aging: A neuroimaging approach. R01AG06265-15. The National Institute on Aging.Direct and indirect costs of $2,492,163.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator) & Nisbett, R.E. Memory, Aging and Culture. National Institute on Aging. July 1998 to June 2003. Direct and indirect costs of $1,640,854.
  • Park, D.C., (principal investigator), Crofford, L. &Engleberg, N.C. Cognitive and Neuropsychological Function in Fibromyalgia. The Arthritis Foundation. July 1998 to June 2002. Direct and indirect costs of $317,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator). Cognitive Function in Fibromyalgia Patients: An examination of Neural Bases Using Structural and Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Pfizer Incorporated. November 2001 to April 2003. Direct and indirect costs of $274,155.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator). Center on Aging and Cognition: Health, Education, and Training. Director and Principal Investigator. National Institute on Aging. August 1998 to July 2003. Direct and indirect costs of $3,047,079.
  • Schwarz, N. & Park, D.C. (co-principal investigator). Aging, Cognition, and Context Effects in Self-Report. National Institute on Aging. January 1997 to December 2001. Direct and indirect costs of $1,100,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator). Smith, A.D., &Lautenschlager, G. The Effects of Context on the Aging Memory. National Institute on Aging. August 1995 to July 2001. Direct and indirect costs of $1,386,056.
  • Park, D.C., (principal investigator), Crofford, L. &Engleberg, N.C. Cognitive and Neuropsychological Function in Fibromyalgia. National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Diseases. January 1998 to December 2000. Direct and indirect costs of $289,369.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator). Communication in the Elderly. German-American Academic Council Foundation (GAAC). April 1998 to December 1999. Direct costs of $120,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator). The Southeastern Center for Applied Cognitive Aging Research. Director and Principal Investigator.National Institute on Aging. Funded August 1993 to July 1998. Direct and indirect costs of over $2,000,000.
  • Park, D.C., Morrell, R., &Shifren, K. Conference on Aging and Medical Information Processing. Funded February 1997 to January 1998. Direct costs of $49,995.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator), Birchmore, D., Hertzog, C., & Leventhal, H. Aging, Arthritis, and Medication Adherence. National Institute on Aging.Funded 1992 to 1997. Direct and indirect costs of $1,800,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator), & Smith, A.D. Effects of Context on the Aging Memory. National Institute on Aging. Funded August 1991 to July 1995.Direct and indirect costs of $875,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator), Eaton, T., & Larson, E. The Patient Self-Determination Act: A study of implementation procedures and patient outcomes. AARP Andrus Foundation. Funded July 1992 to December 1993.Direct costs of $74,477.
  • Park, D. C. (principal investigator), Morrell, R., & Firth, M. Hypertension and Medication Compliance: Who is at risk? AARP Andrus Foundation. Funded January 1,1991 to December 31,1991. Direct costs of $74,941.
  • Eaton, T., Park, D. C., & Larson, E. Cruzan and the Right To Die: A Proposed Conference. National Health Lawyers Association Educational Fund. Funded October 1990. Direct costs of $5,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator), & Smith, A. Effects of Context on the Aging Memory.National Institute on Aging. Funded 1987 to 1991. Direct Costs of $167,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator) & Morrell, R. Intervention Strategies To Improve Drug Compliance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. AARP Andrus Foundation.Funded July 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990. Direct costs of $49,850.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator). Repackaging Devices and Drug Compliance in Arthritic Patients.Lederle Laboratories. Funded May 1989 to October 1989. Direct costs of $35,122.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator), Poon, L., & Morrell, R. Improvement of Medication Compliance in the Aged: Evaluation and Management of Cognitive Factors. AARP Andrus Foundation. Funded July 1, 1987 to June 30, 1988. Direct costs of $38,600.
  • Perri, M., Wolfgang, A., Park, D. C. & Carroll, N. Older Adults and Generic Prescription Medications: Intervention Strategies to Enhance Usage. AARP Andrus Foundation.Funded July 1, 1988 to June 30, 1989. Direct Costs of $44,200.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator) & Puglisi, J.T. Effects of Two Types of Context on the Aging Memory. National Institute on Aging. Funded May 1, 1985 to April 30, 1987. Direct Costs of $95,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator) & Puglisi, J.T. Picture Processing and Memory Elaboration in the Aged. New Researcher Award. National Institute on Aging. Funded 1981 to 1983. Direct Costs of $60,000.
  • Park, D.C. (principal investigator) &Maisto, A.A. Development of an Undergraduate Honors Program in Psychology. National Science Foundation LOCI Program. Direct Costs of $16,056.
    Principal Investigator on UNCC Summer Research Grants for summers of 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985.
    UNCC Curriculum Development Grants for summers of 1984, 1985.
  • UNCC Urban Institute Incentive Grant, Summer of 1981.