January 2024 Updates
Seeking Clin-STAR Webinar Ideas!
The Clin-STAR Community – we welcome your input on webinar ideas for the new year! Please complete this brief survey indicating topics of interest.
Clin-STAR Journey Story
Read Dr. Robison's Journey Story
Clin-STAR Office Hours
January 24, 4-5pm ET
George A. Kuchel, MD CM, FRCP, AGSF

Topics for discussion could include:
  • Implementation science Gerotherapeutics and testing geroscience-guided interventions
  • Role of biomarker
  • Education and training in Geroscience
Three 20-minute spots available. Register here.
Register for the 2024 Office Hours here
GEMSSTAR Publications
Visit the new Clin-STAR webpage listing publications based on research funded by GEMSSTAR grants. If you'd like to share your GEMSSTAR-related publications, please email andrea@afar.org.
View all GEMSSTAR publications here
Celebrating NIA's 50th Anniversary
2024 marks NIA’s 50th anniversary! Since 1974, NIA research has resulted in significant contributions to the health and well-being of older adults and laid the foundation for continued knowledge gains. Stay tuned for future celebrations of this milestone, including an opportunity to shape our next 50 years. Read the full blog post here.
Upcoming Events
Clin-STAR Funding and Career Development Opportunities
Looking for a Grand Rounds speaker on aging research? Consider the Clin-STAR Visiting Professor Fund for Grand Rounds and other mentoring activities! Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Information on how to apply is available here and questions can be sent to andrea@afar.org.
  • Clin-STAR Inflammation Interest Group 
  • Clin-STAR Frailty Research Interest Group
  • Clin-STAR Delirium Research Interest Group 
  • Clin-STAR Exercise and Lifestyle Medicine Interest Group
  • Clin-STAR Aging and Perioperative Research Group
  • Clin-STAR DEIA Interest Group 
If you're interesed in joining a Clin-STAR Interest Group, please contact andrea@afar.org.
Funding and Career Development Opportunities
HIV/Aging Pilot Program
Concept Proposal Deadline: January 12, 2024
Pilot funding for aging research, focusing the application of geroscience to better understand aging in people with HIV (PWH). The award will fund 2-4 applicants at $40,000 each. These are intended to be one-year pilot grants. For more information, and to apply, see the HARC website here.
NIDUS II Pilot Grants
Deadline: February 5, 2024
NIDUS will fund two pilot grants in the amount of $40,000 each, focusing on this year's theme; The Inter-Relationship of Delirium & AD/ADRD. The LOI submission deadline is February 5, 2024, 5:00 PM ET. View details and apply here.
Clin-STAR Database

How to Use the Clin-STAR Database

Are you interested in finding and connecting with other clinician-scientists in aging? Try using the search tools in the Clin-STAR Database, a discovery tool that allows users to search researcher profiles by discipline, research areas, and more. Brief instructional videos on search tools and the database introductory webinar are linked below.
Read user testimonials here, or view sample profiles here.
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