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Upcoming RCCN Webinar! In this webinar, the speakers will discuss the use of AI in monitoring older adults for caregiving and research. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4schA4e
The McKnight Innovator Awards aim to identify emerging scientific leaders to lead transformative research in the field of cognitive aging. Learn more about the new LOI stage, application process, and eligibility here: bit.ly/4aBxnmh @afar.org
Join this afternoon's RCCN Webinar on AI Fairness and Bias in ADRD and Aging Research! This webinar will provide an overview of current use of AI in #AgingResearch, and cover how researchers can address bias in data for AI models. Register here: bit.ly/4r04HK2
Deadline Extended! This funding opportunity offers support that will integrate specialized resources across the NSCs of Oklahoma, the University of Washington, and the Jackson Laboratory. Learn more in the updated RFA here: bit.ly/4a1TN0B
Today! Join the informational webinar for this pilot program, which will be held this afternoon from 3-3:30pm ET, to learn more about the resources offered and the application process.
Upcoming Deadline Next Month! Travel support for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science," is available for approximately 10 early career investigators. Learn how to apply here: bit.ly/48UOvlV
This Week! Register now for the AGeD Pilot Award Informational Webinar, where learn more about this novel pilot program supporting gene and gene network discovery in aging: bit.ly/4aSaRqZ #GeneDiscovery #AgingResearch @jacksonlab.bsky.social @uw-nsc.bsky.social @oknathanshock.bsky.social
View the RFA for this funding opportunity here: bit.ly/3LDpAM4!
Interested in the Aging Gene Discovery (AGeD) Collaborative NSC Pilot Awards which integrates resources offered by the Nathan Shock Centers of Oklahoma, the University of Washington, and the Jackson Laboratory? Register now for the informational webinar to learn more: bit.ly/4jvyAPQ
We're so glad to highlight 2024 San Antonio NSC Pilot Awardee Dr. Valentina R. Garbarino in this NSC Pilot Awardee Spotlight. You can read about Dr. Garbarino's pilot project in the full interview here: bit.ly/4szuo5E #BiologyofAging #MouseModels
Tom Buford, Center Co-Director of the UAB Nathan Shock Center, comments on the importance of aerobic activity after 50 in this AARP article, "6 Proven Health Benefits of Aerobic Exercise for 50+." Read more here: bit.ly/4pnSBsV #AgingResearch #ExerciseMedicine
In a recently published Obesity paper, lead author Dr. Wasiuddin Najam and colleagues highlight a previously unrecognized oversight in pair-feeding studies. Read more here: bit.ly/45FugI0
Deadline Approaching Next Month! Travel Awards are available for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science." Awardees will receive travel support, as well as participate in a special pre-workshop career development session. Learn more here: bit.ly/48UOvlV
Upcoming RCCN Webinar! This webinar will provide a general overview of use of AI in #ADRD and #AgingResearch, and how researchers can address fairness and bias in data for AI models. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/440SQ5C
Travel Awards are available for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science." Awardees will receive support for travel and accommodations, as well as participate in a special pre-workshop career development session. Learn more here: bit.ly/48UOvlV
We're so glad to highlight 2024 UAB NSC Pilot Awardee Dr. Robert Mankowski in this NSC Pilot Awardee Spotlight. You can read about Dr. Mankowski's pilot project in the full Spotlight Interview here: bit.ly/4pOs60y #AgingResearch #BiologyofAging #Senescence
Upcoming Deadline! The Upstate NY Nathan Shock Center is soliciting applications for Pilot Awards supporting fundamental and translational research projects relevant to the biology of aging. Applications are due December 15. Learn more here: bit.ly/3MoCopz #AgingResearch
Upcoming RCCN Webinar! In this webinar, the speakers will discuss how potential bias in the data used to train AI models can potentially negatively impact outputs, and how to address data bias. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/440SQ5C
ICYMI: Many of the recordings and slides from our recent workshop are now available on the RCCN website here: bit.ly/3M8BNsa #ADRDResearch #AgingResearch
The UW Nathan Shock Center is enthusiastic to announce a request for applications for a multi-center collaboration with the NSCs of the Jackson Laboratory and the University of Oklahoma. Please see the call below!
We are proud to feature 2025 RCCN Pilot Awardees David Allison and Colby Vorland in this Pilot Awardee Spotlight! Learn more about their Inter-NIA Center pilot project here: bit.ly/4pvWAEb #Geroscience #Statistics #AgingResearch @colbyvorland.bsky.social
Exciting work to come with the new Wisconsin Nathan Shock Center! @nathanshockcenters.org Learn more: nathanshockcenter.wisc.edu
Last day to submit your letter of intent!
Congratulations to Dr. Arlan Richardson on receiving the 2025 George M. Martin Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award at #GSA2025 today!
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Save the date! The 2026 Geroscience Symposium is September 22, 2026! #2026GeroscienceSymposium
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Pilot research awards applications deadline extended. Learn more and apply now. https://primate.wisc.edu/our-science/pilot-research-awards/
Deadline extended to Nov. 24, 2025. We are accepting proposals for Pilot Research Awards.
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/... Apply now!
The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center is now accepting proposals for Pilot Research Awards.
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/...
Letter of Intent Deadline: Nov 10, 2025: Apply now!
🗣️ Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center Pilot Award applications are due in next week weeks! Don't forget to submit your application on our website, oklahomanathanshockcenteronaging.org/pilot-grant/
Congratulations to Drs. Logan, Sonntag, Richardson, and Unnikrishnan on the acceptance of their paper in Aging and Disease!
“The Ability of Activity and Cognition in Old Mice to Predict Age of Death.”
Learn about new Upstate Nathan Shock Center director, Vera Gorbunova's work on lifespan and longevity research in this New York Times article, "Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales:" bit.ly/47hc0Gn