Latinos are under-represented in research on cognitive decline. They suffer disparities in risk factors for cognitive health decline. The Latino Aging Research Resource Center (LARRC) is a center that focuses on conducting impactful and community-engaged research addressing Latino cognitive health and aging in order to advance the cognitive health and well-being of Latinos and other minority groups. In conducting research, the LARRC provides pilot funds and mentors to junior faculty to conduct research on issues related to health issues of the Latino population. The Minority Faculty Recruitment for Collaboration in Research (MFRCR) project recruited California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) faculty members, with a focus on minority faculty, to collaborate with faculty at the University of California, Davis. This collaboration is of great benefit to the Latino and other minority populations, their families, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The main goal of this research collaboration is the creation of new scientific knowledge, which goes hand-in-hand with the purpose of the program and the mission of the LARRC. The MFRCR project was not successful in regards to recruiting but we were successful with disseminating the information to the Sac State faculty in various departments. We evaluated the project itself by contacting prior scholars via email and having them fill out a survey with feedback on the poster flier. We had great constructive feedback on the poster flier, such as adding some examples of potential research topics that can be worked on and stating if the grants are only for UC, Davis faculty only or if anyone can apply. This feedback will be used to be able to enhance the flier for future use and dissemination of the information. Conclusions Dr. Donna Jensen
Latinos are under-represented in research on cognitive decline. They suffer disparities in risk factors for cognitive health decline. The Latino Aging Research Resource Center (LARRC) is a center that focuses on conducting impactful and community-engaged research addressing Latino cognitive health and aging in order to advance the cognitive health and well-being of Latinos and other minority groups. In conducting research, the LARRC provides pilot funds and mentors to junior faculty to conduct research on issues related to health issues of the Latino population. The Minority Faculty Recruitment for Collaboration in Research (MFRCR) project recruited California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) faculty members, with a focus on minority faculty, to collaborate with faculty at the University of California, Davis. This collaboration is of great benefit to the Latino and other minority populations, their families, caregivers, and healthcare providers. The main goal of this research collaboration is the creation of new scientific knowledge, which goes hand-in-hand with the purpose of the program and the mission of the LARRC. The MFRCR project was not successful in regards to recruiting but we were successful with disseminating the information to the Sac State faculty in various departments. We evaluated the project itself by contacting prior scholars via email and having them fill out a survey with feedback on the poster flier. We had great constructive feedback on the poster flier, such as adding some examples of potential research topics that can be worked on and stating if the grants are only for UC, Davis faculty only or if anyone can apply. This feedback will be used to be able to enhance the flier for future use and dissemination of the information. Conclusions Dr. Donna Jensen
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