Announcing NIA’s new crop of research concepts!Marie A. Bernard, Deputy Director, NIAAs summer 2020 winds down during these unprecedented, turbulent times, NIA remains focused on continuing full steam ahead. Last week at our National Advisory Council on Aging (NACA) meeting,…
New chance to advance inclusion of all ages in research Jaron Lockett, Scientific Program Analyst, Office of Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation In 2017, NIH hosted its first Inclusion Across the Lifespan (IAL) workshop to examine the science of including various…
AlzPED: A roadmap for increasing rigor and reproducibility of preclinical studies Lorenzo Refolo, Chief, Translational Research Branch, Division of Neuroscience (DN) Rigor — the overall quality of the experimental process — is the essence of scientific research. More rigorous research…
Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events happening at NIA: Blood tests show promise for early Alzheimer’s diagnosis — Two new studies, funded in part by NIA, examined measurements of a substance in the blood called ptau217. Researchers…
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Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events happening at NIA: Brain Donation: A Gift for Future Generations — Brain donation helps researchers study brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, which affect millions of people. Learn…
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Data harmonization and sharing are essential for COVID-19 research Lis Nielsen, Director, Division of Behavioral and Social Research (BSR), and Ken Santora, Director, Division of Extramural Activities (DEA) Coordinating efforts across all aspects of science are vital to the success…
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Looking for the latest updates on COVID-19? Visit www.coronavirus.gov to learn how to prepare and protect yourself and what to do if you get sick. Check out these articles for the latest in aging advances and research happening at the National Institute…
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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. Behavior/Symptom Management Insomnia Therapy for People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers (Atlanta, GA) Caregivers Online Self-Management…
Special Alert: COVID-19 Research Opportunities NIA is excited to support the launch of Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics, or RADx, to catalyze the scientific community to improve COVID-19 testing technologies, capacity, and accessibility. As one of the four RADx components, RADx-Underserved Populations…
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One donated brain can make a huge impact, providing information for hundreds of Alzheimer’s and related dementias research studies. By studying the brains of people who have died — both those who had a brain disorder and those who had…
