The a2 Collective invites innovators, academics, and industry leaders to convene at the University of Pennsylvania's Smilow Center for Translational Research on March 19-20, 2024, for the second annual a2 National Symposium, hosted by the Penn Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Healthy Aging.
The RCCN is offering travel awards for approximately 10 early career investigators or investigators in training to atend the symposium in person. Travel awards will cover symposium registration fee, domestic travel to and from the symposium, and hotel accommodations. Successful applicants will be affiliated with at least one center belonging to an RCCN NIA-supported center program and have demonstrated translational or multidisciplinary interests in AI/tech and aging. Submit your application using this form by Thursday, February 15.
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The tenth workshop, Nutrition and Aging Biology, will be held June 25 and 26, 2024 in San Francisco, CA. The scope of the workshop is broad and includes these themes: Caloric Restriction’s Effect on Lifespan and Healthspan, Intake Timing, Treating Obesity in Older Adults, and Other Approaches and Considerations.
Travel Awards are available for approximately 10 early career investigators or investigators in training, who will participate in a special session at the meeting on June 25, that will focus on career development. The travel awards will cover travel to and from the meeting, meals, and hotel accommodations. Successful applicants will be affiliated with institutions with at least one NIA-supported center, and will have demonstrated translational or multidisciplinary interests in aging related to the workshop topic. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 25.
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The revised RFA for the RCCN Pilot Awards allows for a wider variety of topics, including those not previously covered by an RCCN Workshop, and has added a new letter of intent stage for applicants. Review the new RFA here. Please reach out to contact@rccn-aging.org with any questions.
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JHAITC Webinar: Human Subjects Research 101
February 20, 2024 at 12pm ET
JH AITC's next webinar will feature Jackie Langdon, presenting "Human Subjects Research 101." The webinar will review basic concepts of human subjects research, including regulatory and practical aspects to consider during study development. View details and register here.
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MassAITC Webinar: Novel Technological Approaches for Detection of Cognitive and Functional Impairment
February 27, 2024 at 3pm ET
Kathryn Papp, PhD is hosting this exciting webinar that will highlight novel technologies and algorithm development for detection of cognitive and function impairment from pilot awardees, followed by a discussion and Q&A. View details and register here.
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2024 William R. Hazzard, MD. Translational Research in Aging Symposium
February 28, 2024
The 2024 Hazzard Translational Research in Aging Symposium, hosted by Wake Forest University School of Medicine, will be held in-person in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with virtual registration also available. If you are interested in attending in-person, contact lhaywort@wakehealth.edu. View details here.
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FUNDING & CAREER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Glenn Foundation Discovery Award
LOI Deadline: February 15, 2024
This funding program specifically seeks to include principal investigators who may not have previously worked in the area of aging, but whose research and expertise are applicable to understanding the biological mechanisms of normal aging. View details and apply here.
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NIA Summer Training in Aging Research (STAR) Program
Deadline: February 16, 2024
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NACC & Gates Ventures ADRD Digital Biomarker Pilot Program
Deadline: February 21, 2024
The selection committee will choose one to three pilot projects and award between $250,000 to $1,000,000 for one to two-year digital pilot projects. Award amounts will be based on the stage and scope of the pilot projects proposed. View details and apply here.
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2024 NAM Healthy Longevity Catalyst Awards
Deadline: March 11, 2024
Awardees will each receive a cash prize of $50,000 USD and join a global network of innovators with exclusive opportunities to compete for additional funding. View details here.
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NIA Butler-Williams Scholars Program 2024
Deadline: April 19, 2024
The Butler-Williams Scholars Program provides unique opportunities to gain insight about research on aging from a number of perspectives. The 3-day experience will be held August 21-23, 2024, in Bethesda, MD. View details here.
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Director of the Division of Aging Biology
National Institue on Aging
The position is in the Office of the Director (OD), National Institute on Aging (NIA), located in Bethesda, MD and reports directly to the NIA Director. View details here.
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Senior Program Advisor for Development and Testing of Interventions Targeting Aging Mechanisms
National Institue on Aging
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is seeking exceptional candidates for this full-time remote-eligible position. View details here.
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Interested in learning more about any of the NIA centers programs? Looking for more detailed information on pilot funding, webinars, resources and more? Visit the coordinating center websites below.
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