IMPACT-AD LATAM
Institute on Methods and Protocols for Advancement of Clinical Trials in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias – Latin America
Strengthening the ADRD clinical trial workforce in Latin America.
IMPACT-AD LATAM is a regional training initiative designed to prepare diverse, implementation-ready investigators to lead high-quality ADRD clinical trials across Latin America.
of global ADRD disease-modifying therapy trials have included sites in LatAm
people in Latin America are projected to be living with dementia by 2050
to training and mentorship is a key barrier to expanding ADRD clinical trial capacity in LatAm
What is IMPACT-AD LATAM?
IMPACT-AD LATAM is designed as a comprehensive and interactive training course for investigators and site personnel across Latin America who are interested in establishing, strengthening, and sustaining clinical trials in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Building on the successful IMPACT-AD model, the curriculum has been adapted to regional needs, with a deliberate emphasis on operational readiness, site-level implementation, and participant-centered trial practices. The course will be delivered as an intensive, in-person program spanning three full days.
Faculty will include international and regional partners with recognized expertise in ADRD science, trial operations, ethics, biostatistics, and clinical research implementation. Instruction will be conducted in both Spanish and English to maximize accessibility and support meaningful participation across the region.
Our Approach
Training
Delivering rigorous, evidence-based training for Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary site teams across Latin America.
Operational Readiness
Strengthening the practical skills needed to implement and run ADRD clinical trials efficiently from day one.
Site Capacity
Building sustainable research infrastructure and operational capacity at participating sites across the region.
Regional Network
Connecting investigators and site teams to grow a collaborative Latin American ADRD clinical trials community.
Our Partners
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To strengthen the ADRD clinical trial workforce in Latin America by delivering rigorous, bilingual, implementation-focused training that equips investigators and site teams to lead high-quality trials across the region.
Vision
A Latin America where diverse, implementation-ready investigators lead ADRD clinical trials that include and reflect the populations most affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Training
3-Day Intensive
In-person program in Mexico, March 2027
Bilingual
Delivered in English and Spanish
Expert Faculty
International and regional ADRD specialists
Curriculum
Key Learning Areas
