GSA Capitol Hill Day 2026 is a success! Did you know you can make an impact on federal aging policy year-round by meeting with congressional offices, both locally and in Washington? GSA will help you become a successful Scientist-Citizen.
www.geron.org/advocacy/sci... #GSAHillDay #scientistcitizen
We seek submissions on randomized controlled trials that address fundamental biological mechanisms, clinical outcomes, or interventions relevant to aging/age-related disease. https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/pages/call-for-papers-trials-for-medical-sciences-of-aging @academic.oup.com
It's GSA Capitol Hill Day. From first-year members to 25+ year veterans, we advocate for research funding as Scientist-Citizens. 57 participants. 20 states represented. 85 scheduled congressional meetings.
You, too, can make a difference: www.geron.org/advocacy/sci... #GSAHillDay #scientistcitizen
Build your career in aging and inspire others this March during #CareersInAgingMonth. Discover new paths and meaningful opportunities on AgeWork — GSA’s dedicated career hub. Employers save 30% with code CIAM30. https://agework.geron.org/ #careersinaging
Association between shingles vaccination and slower biological aging: Evidence from a U.S. population-based cohort study
What if a vaccine could support healthier aging?
A new @geronsociety.bsky.social journal study finds that the shingles vaccine is linked to slower biological aging, including lower inflammation and slower molecular aging.
Read the open access article: oxford.ly/4aVW669
President Tamara Baker has kicked off GSA Capitol Hill Day 2026! Please tag GSA in social media posts about your congressional office visits. And thank you to the organizations for their support of this important advocacy work.
We invite submissions that deepen insight into the mechanisms, trajectories, and modifiable determinants of brain aging, with a particular emphasis on prevention, risk reduction, and resilience. https://academic.oup.com/biomedgerontology/pages/call-for-papers-brain-aging @academic.oup.com
How does your major connect to aging and real-world impact? Join an interdisciplinary panel to explore how fields contribute to gerontology and community health, and why every discipline helps shape our aging future.
https://bit.ly/46GCU9V
Meet the 2026 ESPO Officers and learn about their roles, priorities, and plans. Curious about future ESPO leadership? This session offers a helpful inside look. All GSA student and early-career members are automatically part of ESPO.
https://bit.ly/4kLgaLu
"Vaccines help more than just the people who get them—they strengthen the health, stability, and well-being of your whole community," writes GSA Director of Strategic Alliances Elana Kieffer Blass in this new blog.
www.nfid.org/why-vaccines... #HealthyAging #PublicHealth #VaccinesWork
🎉 Celebrate 50 years of the National Institute on Aging with GSA. Join our webinar highlighting The Gerontologist’s special collection about NIA’s lasting impact on aging research and scholarship.
https://bit.ly/400JILW
GSA has endorsed this national day of action led by @standupforscience.bsky.social.
March is Careers in Aging Month! Celebrate with GSA by exploring AgeWork, where we’re connecting talent with opportunity in aging. Job seekers join free, and employers save 30% with code CIAM30. https://agework.geron.org/ #careersinaging
The European Association for the Study of Obesity and GSA convene global experts to review the 2026 framework for obesity management in adults 65+. Learn why BMI alone falls short & how preserving muscle, mobility, & independence guides comprehensive, team-based care.
https://bit.ly/46s2z67
CALL FOR REVIEWERS DEADLINE: The GSA 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting deadline for members to sign up as abstract reviewers has been extended to Tuesday, March 3. Reviewers are vital to the integrity of the conference program.
www.gsa2026.org/Submissions/...
This month's member spotlight shines on Matthew Lee Smith, PhD, MPH, CHES, FGSA, of the Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington. www.geron.org/memberspotli...
Meet the 2026 ESPO Officers and learn about their roles, priorities, and plans. Curious about future ESPO leadership? This session offers a helpful inside look. All GSA student and early-career members are automatically part of ESPO.
https://bit.ly/4kLgaLu
Join GSA in Washington, DC, March 10–11 for Capitol Hill Day. Advocate for aging research with expert guidance and built-in support. Register Today! #advocacy #scientistcitizen #agingresearch https://bit.ly/4a3XYIi
GSA journalist fellow Cassandra Spratling wrote this story for @detroitfreepress.bsky.social with support from The John A. Hartford Foundation.
www.freep.com/story/news/h...
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Applications for the 2026 NIDUS Delirium Boot Camp are due April 6, 2026. Learn more and start your application today!
Applications for the 2026 @nidus-delirium.bsky.social Boot Camp are due April 6, 2026.
Learn more and start your application today!
deliriumnetwork.org/career-devel...
#delirium @johndevlinpharmd.bsky.social
Director of Strategic Alliances Jennifer Pettis is sharing GSA resources with nurse practitioners who want to improve care and outcomes for older adults at the Nurse Practitioner Associates for Continuing Education (NPACE) Conference in Nashville. Stop by to learn how GSA can support you!
GSA Capitol Hill Day takes place March 10–11. You’ll receive training, talking points, and scheduled meetings with Congress to support aging research. Open to all experience levels. Register today. #advocacy #scientistcitizen #agingresearch https://bit.ly/4a3XYIi
Meet the 2026 ESPO Officers and learn about their roles, priorities, and plans. Curious about future ESPO leadership? This session offers a helpful inside look. All GSA student and early-career members are automatically part of ESPO.
https://bit.ly/4kLgaLu
Be part of GSA Capitol Hill Day March 10–11. Connect with congressional offices to advocate for aging research. Meetings are pre-scheduled, training is included, and support is available on site. Register today. #advocacy #scientistcitizen #agingresearch https://bit.ly/4a3XYIi
Join NIA senior leadership for an interactive discussion on priorities, emerging opportunities, and resources across aging research. This forum offers researchers at all career stages a chance to engage directly with NIA leadership.
https://bit.ly/3ZzvqkW
Early-career researchers, learn how NIA supports training and aging research. Hear from NIA leadership about funding opportunities, application strategies, and key resources, with time for discussion and breakouts.
https://bit.ly/4ael8wO
Join NIA senior leadership for an interactive discussion on priorities, emerging opportunities, and resources across aging research. This forum offers researchers at all career stages a chance to engage directly with NIA leadership.
https://bit.ly/3ZzvqkW
GSA Capitol Hill Day: Meet with congressional offices, get practical advocacy training, and make your voice heard on aging research. We take care of the details; you focus on the conversation. Space is limited. #advocacy #scientistcitizen #agingresearch https://bit.ly/4a3XYIi
GSA journalist fellow @marlabroadfoot.bsky.social wrote this @sciencenews.bsky.social story titled "Poor sleep may account for a large share of dementia cases" www.sciencenews.org/article/poor... @academic.oup.com
