Research
Advancing Research in Memory Disorders and Alzheimer’s Disease
At our memory clinic, research is at the heart of our mission to improve the lives of individuals experiencing memory changes and cognitive concerns. Our team is actively involved in advancing the understanding, early detection, and treatment of conditions such as Alzheimer's disease, and other forms of Dementia. Through comprehensive cognitive assessments, advanced brain imaging, and the study of emerging biomarkers, we work to identify changes as early as possible and tailor care to each individual.
Our clinic also participates in clinical trials evaluating lifestyle-based interventions designed to slow cognitive decline and enhance quality of life. In addition, we are committed to researching practical strategies that support caregivers and families, recognizing that memory-related conditions affect the entire support network. By integrating cutting-edge research with compassionate clinical care, we strive to provide our patients with access to the latest advancements while contributing to the future of memory health.
Awards
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Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium-Junior Investigator Research Grant (PI: Singer; Co-I: Neugebauer) 12/01/2025-11/31/2027 Leveraging technology to meet the needs of rural family caregivers in Texas. The goal of this project is to utilize two comprehensive memory clinics (UT Austin; TTUHSC Lubbock) to develop a highly innovative, individualized, algorithm-based tool to improve outcomes for rural- and urban-residing care partners of persons with AD/ADRD in Texas
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American Pecan Promotion Board (PI: Shen; MPI: Singer) 10/01/2025-09/30/2027 Effects of pecans on brain health in older Americans with mild cognitive impairment: gut-brain axis. The goal of this project is to understand the effects of pecans on brain health utilizing fMRI and neuropsychological testing.
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GWEP Subcontract with UTEP (Site PI: Singer; Overall PI: Solis) 6/30/2025-05/30/2026 Training Primary Care Providers in Screening for Dementia in Rural West Texas. The goal of this project provides educational material and training to primary care providers in how to screen for persons with cognitive impairment. These educational materials will be provided in person and online.
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Garrison Family Foundation (PI: Singer; Co-I: Neugebauer) 2/1/2026-1/31/2027 Creating the GUIDE Model: Utilizing a Comprehensive Memory Clinic to Increase Access to Care in Rural and Urban Texas. The goal of this grant is to provide a GUIDE for ALL program that offers comprehensive evaluations to persons with suspected AD/ADRD and their family caregivers. Also, to provide low to no cost neuropsychological assessments and respite.
Partnering With Medical Student Research Resources (MSSPR)
The Garrison Institute on Aging Memory Clinic is proud to partner with the Medical Student Scholarly Project Resources (MSSPR) to support medical students in developing strong, independent research skills. While TTUHSC offers several structured research programs (MSSRP, Y2MSRP, DMR), MSSPR also provides a comprehensive set of tools to help students pursue their own research interests. These resources guide students through every stage of the research cycle, from forming a research question and securing mentors to conducting literature reviews, preparing IRB submissions, designing studies, managing data, and sharing results through publications or conference presentations. Although no resource can anticipate every challenge, this collection equips students with the foundational support they need to successfully complete meaningful, independent research projects.