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 about why people donate their brains, the process of brain donation, and how you can […]
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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 of our fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. One clear example is the mountain of data
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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 on Aging at NIH: Combination of healthy lifestyle traits may substantially reduce Alzheimer’s disease risk —
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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 Workshop for Rural Dementia Caregivers (San Francisco, CA) Individualized Online Care Planning Tool for Family Members
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 (RADx-UP) will establish a network of community-engaged projects to improve access to and acceptance of
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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 healthy brains — researchers learn more about how types of dementia affect the brain and
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June 17, 2020 Diversity Training As we join our nation in grief during this turbulent and challenging time, we are outraged and heartbroken. As we together strive for justice and meaningful change, NIA continues our work to promote health equity, eliminate health disparities, and enhance the diversity of the scientific workforce. We will build on
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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. Mild Cognitive Impairment Cognitive Training and Neuroplasticity in Mild Cognitive Impairment (New York, NY, and Durham, NC) Problem Adaptation Therapy for Mild Cognitive Impairment and Depression (Baltimore, MD, and Bronx and White
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Collaboration, culture, coordination: Keys to supporting brain donation Nina Silverberg, Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Centers Program, Division of Neuroscience (DN) Many Americans are aware of the life-saving impact of organ donation, but Alzheimer’s and dementia’s emotional toll on families, combined with cultural and religious values, can make conversations about the research value of brain donation difficult.
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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 Funding Opportunities (published in March 2020) by clicking on the links below: Alzheimer’s Disease Research
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