Medicine’s Katherine Miyoshi highlights need for diverse participation in Alzheimer’s research

Residents learn about area nonprofits at Bless the Block in Lorain

The Morning Journal: Katherine Miyoshi, research associate at the School of Medicine, used Lorain’s Bless the Block event to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia and encourage research participation. She highlighted CWRU’s global Alzheimer’s genetic study, noting that 90% of Alzheimer’s knowledge previously came from European populations, underscoring the need for research representing African and Caribbean communities.