Chris is a Senior Research Development Manager at the MBHI with over 14 years of experience in grant administration, interdisciplinary collaboration, and proposal development. A 2024 ASGII “Rising Star” Award recipient, he has secured multi-million-dollar funding and is recognized for his leadership, mentorship, and team training.
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Spotlight Funding Opportunity
FY26 Department of Defense Alzheimer’s Research Program (AZRP)
The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Alzheimer’s Research Program (AZRP) has released a pre-announcement for anticipated FY26 funding opportunities supporting innovative, high-impact research focused on Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease–related dementias (AD/ADRD).
The program prioritizes research that improves prevention, diagnosis, and quality of life for individuals living with dementia, including Service Members, Veterans, their families, and the broader public.
Priority Areas
- Reducing risk and preventing AD/ADRD
- Improving diagnosis and prognosis
- Enhancing quality of life for individuals living with dementia and their care partners
Anticipated Award Mechanisms
- Transforming Care Award
- Transforming Diagnosis Award
- Transforming Research Award
Final funding opportunity announcements and submission deadlines will be posted on Grants.gov and eBRAP in the coming months.
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Past Human Brain Talk
Ara is a Senior Research Development Manager at the MBHI, specializing in grant writing, publications, and program management. With a background in neuroscience, microbiology, and military journalism, he has co-authored numerous scientific papers, secured multi-million-dollar grants, and previously supported infectious disease research at the GNL.
