This Hispanic Heritage Month, we proudly recognize the invaluable contributions of our faculty, staff, community partners, and supporters who are dedicated to addressing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in the Hispanic and Latino communities. Our mission to advance Alzheimer’s research is strengthened by the passion and collaboration of those working on the front lines to ensure more inclusive research and care.
At the forefront of these efforts is our Hispanic Community Advisory Board, led by Dr. Christian Salazar. The Board is instrumental in guiding us on best practices for building strong connections with the more than 1 million Hispanic and Latino residents of Orange County. By working together, we aim to improve outreach, engagement, and participation in clinical trials and research studies, which are essential to understanding and addressing Alzheimer’s disease in these underrepresented populations.
Together, we celebrate the progress we’ve made and the work that still lies ahead in improving health equity and support for our Hispanic and Latino communities.