NIA’s updated strategic directions: A roadmap for progress
At the National Institute on Aging, our shared vision is one in which all Americans enjoy robust health and independence with advancing age. Although we have come far in 40 years of supporting and conducting research, we in the scientific community will need to think broadly, creatively, intelligently—and strategically—to pursue this goal most effectively. I am proud to let you know that an updated version of NIA’s Strategic Directions, Aging Well in the 21st Century, is now available. (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - March 16, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Richard Hodes, Director, National Institute on Aging Source Type: blogs
Some of the 79 million reasons to use the HRS genomics data
In 2009, NIH received its first year of funding through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). NIA received $275 million over two years in ARRA funds. Overall, these funds were used to intensify and expand scientific study and support the research infrastructure in aging and age-related cognitive change, including Alzheimer’s disease, through a series of grants and initiatives. Among the many important projects NIA supported using ARRA funds was the genotyping of DNA samples collected from almost 20,000 participants in the Health and Retirement Study (HRS). (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - March 9, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Jonathan W. King, Program Director, Division of Behavioral and Social Research Source Type: blogs
Join us for the 2016 Alzheimer ’s Disease-Related Dementias Summit
Although Alzheimer & rsquo;s is the most common cause of dementia in older adults, an estimated 20 to 40 percent of people with dementia have some other form & mdash;such as Lewy body, vascular or frontotemporal dementia. NIH is focused on advancing our understanding of these Alzheimer & rsquo;s disease-related dementias (ADRD). I hope you will join us in this effort by attending & mdash;either in person or by webcast & mdash;the 2016 Alzheimer & rsquo;s Disease-Related Dementias Summit. (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - March 2, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Laurie Ryan, Program Director, Alzheimer & #039;s Disease Clinical Trials, Division of Neuroscience Source Type: blogs
Join us for the 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias Summit
Although Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia in older adults, an estimated 20 to 40 percent of people with dementia have some other form—such as Lewy body, vascular or frontotemporal dementia. NIH is focused on advancing our understanding of these Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (ADRD). I hope you will join us in this effort by attending—either in person or by webcast—the 2016 Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias Summit. (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - March 2, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Laurie Ryan, Program Director, Alzheimer's Disease Clinical Trials, Division of Neuroscience Source Type: blogs
Apply now, find out more about the Butler-Williams Scholars training program
The Butler-Williams Scholars Program provides unique opportunities for junior faculty and researchers who are new to the field of aging to gain insight about research on aging from a number of perspectives. I invite you, if you are one of those researchers, to apply to the program. This year’s Butler-Williams Scholars Program takes place on July 25-29 on the NIH campus in Bethesda, MD. The application deadline is March 25. (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - February 24, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carl V. Hill, Director, Office of Special Populations Source Type: blogs
Where the rubber meets the road: Small businesses and Alzheimer ’s research
If we hope to translate what we are learning about Alzheimer & rsquo;s disease into health, safety, and emotional well-being benefits for Alzheimer & rsquo;s patients and their families, then small businesses have a vital role in making that happen. The NIA recently published two funding opportunity announcements for small businesses focused on Alzheimer & rsquo;s disease. One targets the Small Business Innovative Research program and the other the & nbsp;Small Business Technology Transfer program. Both have an initial submission date approaching rapidly & mdash;April 5. And if peer reviewers smile upon your application, y...
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - February 17, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mack Mackiewicz, Program Director, Division of Neuroscience Source Type: blogs
Where the rubber meets the road: Small businesses and Alzheimer’s research
If we hope to translate what we are learning about Alzheimer’s disease into health, safety, and emotional well-being benefits for Alzheimer’s patients and their families, then small businesses have a vital role in making that happen. The NIA recently published two funding opportunity announcements for small businesses focused on Alzheimer’s disease. One targets the Small Business Innovative Research program and the other the Small Business Technology Transfer program. Both have an initial submission date approaching rapidly—April 5. And if peer reviewers smile upon your application, you can eve...
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - February 17, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Mack Mackiewicz, Program Director, Division of Neuroscience Source Type: blogs
Apply now for NIA ’s Summer Training in Aging Research program
Each summer, NIA & rsquo;s Intramural Research Program opens its lab doors to students for an 8- to 10-week intensive research experience. The Summer Training in Aging Research (STAR) Program is an opportunity for bright and motivated students to move beyond replicating standard protocols in school labs. It & rsquo;s much more than just pouring gels and inputting data; it & rsquo;s an unparalleled experience that can change or solidify your career trajectory. I invite you to join us. (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - February 10, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Michele Evans, Chief, Health Disparities Research Section, Laboratory of Epidemiology and Population Sciences Source Type: blogs
Apply now for NIA’s Summer Training in Aging Research program
Each summer, NIA’s Intramural Research Program opens its lab doors to students for an 8- to 10-week intensive research experience. The Summer Training in Aging Research (STAR) Program is an opportunity for bright and motivated students to move beyond replicating standard protocols in school labs. It’s much more than just pouring gels and inputting data; it’s an unparalleled experience that can change or solidify your career trajectory. I invite you to join us. (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - February 10, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Michele Evans, Chief, Health Disparities Research Section, Laboratory of Epidemiology and Population Sciences Source Type: blogs
NIA funding policy and pay line update
As the funding policy statement makes clear, the fiscal year 2016 budget is a historic first for NIA. Yes, we received a very substantial increase for research related to Alzheimer’s disease—$350 million. But, in addition to that, we received a 4.2-percent increase in our general budget. That amount is above the rate of inflation for the first time since 2003, at the end of the era of doubling the budget. But, the competition for new and renewing awards remains fierce. (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - February 3, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Robin Barr, Director of the Division of Extramural Activities Source Type: blogs
Oldies but goodies from 2015
The big news of 2016 so far is the increase in the NIA budget. We’re very excited about the many opportunities in aging research that will be possible because of these extra funds. As we flesh out new funding opportunities and wait for applications in response to existing announcements, we thought we would reprise a few interesting posts from the last few months in case you missed them. If you missed a few, now is your chance to catch up. (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - January 27, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: NIA Blog Team, Division of Extramural Activities Source Type: blogs
A second geroscience summit
I’m very pleased to announce that the Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group (GSIG) and partners will host its second summit in 2016. The “Disease Drivers of Aging: 2016 Advances in Geroscience Summit” will take place on April 13–14 at the New York Academy of Sciences in New York City. Members of the Geroscience Interest Group from the NIH, with essential collaboration and support from the New York Academy of Sciences, the American Federation for Aging Research, and the Gerontological Society of America, have developed a theme and program for a second geroscience summit requested by the research commu...
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - January 20, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Felipe Sierra, Director, Division of Aging Biology Source Type: blogs
NIA budget, featured research highlights January NACA meeting
Next week, NIA’s National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) will hold its first meeting of 2016. The January 20 public session promises to be particularly interesting. NIA Director Dr. Richard Hodes will provide some general background information on the FY 2016 budget for NIH and NIA. The session will also include NIH updates on research policy, as well as new scientific findings. (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - January 13, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Robin Barr, Director of the Division of Extramural Activities Source Type: blogs
An encouraging start to the new year
As we begin the new calendar year, I am happy to discuss exciting news about the NIH and NIA budgets for fiscal year 2016. As many of you probably know by now, on December 18, President Obama signed into law the FY2016 Omnibus Bill, which gave NIH an overall increase of $2 billion, or about 6.6 percent, above the FY2015 appropriation level. Importantly for NIA, this included an increase of approximately 33 percent over our FY2015 budget, which in large measure reflects some $350 million specifically directed to research into Alzheimer’s disease. (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - January 6, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Richard Hodes, Director, National Institute on Aging Source Type: blogs
Making a molecular map of exercise
We all know that exercise and physical activity is good for us. Regular physical activity helps just about everything. But exactly how does exercise result in so many benefits? The answers may be found at the molecular level. (Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers)
Source: Inside NIA: A Blog for Researchers - December 16, 2015 Category: Geriatrics Authors: John Williams, Health Scientist Administrator, Division of Aging Biology Source Type: blogs
