As we grow older, we are more likely to be diagnosed with one or more chronic ailments. These ailments include life-threatening diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer, as well as debilitating conditions like arthritis, fatigue, and frailty. These ailments can rob us of our quality of life. The question is: How does the […]
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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 Imaging Novel Measures for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention Trials (NoMAD) (multiple sites) Drugs and Supplements
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Cleared concepts: A crystal ball for likely future funding initiatives Marie A. Bernard, Deputy Director, Office of the Director (OD) NIA is excited to unveil our latest collection of cleared concepts for funding opportunity announcements (FOAs). The late-summer crop yielded 15 intriguing ideas to share with the research community to help spark innovation and advances
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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 August 2019) by clicking on the links below: PAR-19-338: Limited Competition:
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Supporting the best science means supporting diverse talent Richard Hodes, Director, and Marie A. Bernard, Deputy Director, Office Of The Director (OD) When NIH Director Francis Collins announced on June 12 that he would no longer participate in conference panels that fail to reflect gender and other diversity, he drew considerable attention from the scientific community and
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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 July 2019) by clicking on the links below: PAR-19-314: NIA Program Project
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The Administration for Community Living is seeking guidance on monitoring cognitive health in homebound older adults through a Request for Information (RFI) process. The RFI – released this past Friday, August 23rd – is entitled, “Monitoring Status Changes in Cognitive Health Among Homebound Older Adults”. ACL is seeking input from stakeholders including academic and research
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 Imaging Longitudinal Innate Immunity and Aging Study (LIIA) (Aurora, CO) Novel Measures for Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention
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It is important for clinical trials to have people of different ages, sexes, races, cultures, and health conditions. This includes people with Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers. The new, easy-to-read booklet Clinical Trials and Older People can help you decide whether a clinical trial is right for you or the person you are caring for. You
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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 Behavior/Symptom Management Training for Optimal Routines in Mild Cognitive Impairment (Pittsburgh, PA) D-CARE: The Dementia Care Study (multiple sites) Cognitive Training/Stimulation Speech Language Therapy for Primary Progressive Aphasia (Chicago, IL) Strategic
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