Mayo Clinic Study of Aging (MCSA)
The Mayo Clinic Study of Aging is a longitudinal, population-based study of residents of Olmsted County, Minnesota.
The objectives of the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging were to determine in the population of Olmsted County, MN, (1) the prevalence of MCI; (2) the incidence of MCI; (3) conversion rates from MCI to dementia or AD; (4) causes for MCI; and (5) causes for the progression from MCI to dementia or AD. The long-term goals of the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging are to develop tools to predict and prevent cognitive decline and dementia, develop cause-prediction models for cognitive impairment, and conduct aging-related research to promote successful aging.
Additional details about the study can be found on their website here: https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/alzheimers-disease-research-center/research-activities/mayo-clinic-study-aging/overview
Available Data
MCSA data shared on GAAIN includes a curated subset of imaging and clinical data that is suitable for a wide range of research uses. Qualified researchers interested in these data can submit a request to the GAAIN website: MCSA.
Each request is reviewed to determine eligibility.
Contact the data sharing coordinator at mcsaadrcdatasharing@mayo.edu with questions.
Available Biospecimens
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