IMPACT Collaboratory offers growing support for real-world dementia care innovatorsPartha Bhattacharyya, Program Director, Division of Behavioral and Social ResearchOne of the biggest challenges to helping people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) and their care partners is finding…
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Cleared concepts: The 411 on future funding possibilitiesMarie A. Bernard, Deputy Director, NIAWe recently wrapped up our first National Advisory Council on Aging meeting of the new year, and with it comes a preview of our latest set of cleared…
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Asking questions is key to good communication with your doctor and can help you better understand what he or she recommends. During a check-up, ask questions if you don’t know the meaning of a word or to clarify your doctor’s…
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Glia’s time to shine in aging researchAmanda DiBattista, Program Director, Division of NeuroscienceWhen it comes to brain cells, most of us imagine neurons as the “stars of the show” controlling our thoughts and behaviors. But lately, the spotlight has shifted…
View this email in your browserHope for the New YearRichard J. Hodes, Director, NIAThe rapid development of highly effective COVID-19 vaccines is wonderful news for the world, and especially for older adults, who are among the most vulnerable to the…
Some people in their 80s, 90s, and beyond defy the common assumption that cognitive decline is a natural part of aging. These lucky people, called cognitive super agers, perform demonstrably better on memory tests, such as remembering past events or…
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Interested in volunteering for research on Alzheimer’s, related dementias, and cognitive health? Search for clinical trials and studies near you with NIA’s Clinical Trials Finder. New and featured studies Click on the trial name for details, including contact information. Biomarkers and Brain…
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Study sections adapt to changing scienceRené Etcheberrigaray, Senior Scientific Advisor, Division of Extramural ActivitiesThe NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) reviews approximately 70% of the applications received by NIH, including those assigned to NIA. But as science advances, so must peer…
This alert links to all of the Funding Opportunity Announcements and Notices published by the National Institute on Aging at NIH in the previous month, giving researchers and trainees a heads up about what’s new. Read about the latest NIA…
NIA established the Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) network in 1984 to spark more collaborative, accelerated efforts in translating scientific discoveries into improved diagnosis and care for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Today, NIA funds 31 ADRCs at major…
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