IU Researcher Secures Grant to Explore Connection Between Brain Injury and Alzheimer’s Disease

Indiana University's Claudia Mera Reina has secured a $159,000 grant from the Alzheimer’s Association to investigate the biological link between brain trauma and Alzheimer’s. Her research centers on Hexokinase 2 (HK2), an enzyme involved in microglial inflammation, utilizing a mouse model to explore how brain injuries may precipitate Alzheimer's. Mera Reina expressed gratitude for the recognition and emphasized her commitment to translational medicine, aiming to develop interventions for those at risk post-injury. The Alzheimer’s Association, a global leader in dementia research, supports her project amid rising Alzheimer’s cases, particularly in Indiana. For further details, visit alz.org.