National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Millions of Americans care for a loved one with a serious health condition. This November during National Family Caregivers Month, share trusted federal resources to help those navigating the caregiving journey. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQSyYt-R #NFCMonth #FamilyCaregivers #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth

Save the date! Join us on December 3rd at 12 PM ET for the NIAAA Webinar: “How Does Alcohol Impact the Lives of Older Adults – And What Can We Do About It?” Learn valuable insights on alcohol and aging: https://brnw.ch/21wO4QL.

2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs). Today the program has evolved into a network of 35 NIA-funded ADRCs, across 24 states, that serve as a national resource for dementia research, including the development of more effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis, care, and therapy, and better understanding risk factors. Learn more about the national network and the wealth of ADRC data that is freely available to the scientific community from the NIA Blog: https://lnkd.in/d-QpUvAf #NIHAging #NIABlog #AlzheimersDisease #ResearchResource

Join NIA for the final Common Data Elements (CDE) webinar! Connect with the NIA community, discuss AD/ADRD research, and other information related to CDEs. Mark your calendar for Friday, December 6th for the final webinar. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/e8wVAcsm #AgingResearch #CommonDataElements #AlzheimersDisease #Webinar #NIHAging

November is National Family Caregivers Month. Whether you are already a caregiver or may become one in the future, NIH MedlinePlus Magazine and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) have guidance, caregiving tips, and resources that can be helpful throughout your caregiving journey. Learn more: https://loom.ly/dxNLzzw

Your voice matters! Join NIH for a virtual townhall to share your input on the NIH Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan 2026-2030. Your ideas, concerns, and priorities can help shape the future of NIH’s efforts in minority health and health disparities research. Register today: https://bit.ly/48uW81O

We’re hiring! NIA’s Division of Behavioral and Social Research (BSR) is currently accepting applications for multiple positions. View the current openings here: https://lnkd.in/eRES42nQ #NIHaging #JobOpportunities #AgingResearch

Are you seeking a rewarding aging research career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? If so, NIA is hiring! Open positions include: • Staff Assistant / Program Specialist • Health Science Policy Analyst (Planning & Reporting Branch) • Health Science Policy Analyst (Analysis and Evaluation Branch) Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/g5dnzwN6 #NIHAging #Hiring #NIACareers #AgingResearch

Have you heard of administrative supplements? These add-ons for existing NIH grants can help cover unanticipated cost increases, but they must be within the original scope of work. Administrative supplements are designed to be used for an increase in costs that occur due to unforeseen circumstances. Costs must be within the scope of the original peer-reviewed and approved project, but do not require further peer review. Learn more about administrative supplements from the latest NIA Blog: https://lnkd.in/eUbie-2w #NIHAging #NIAblog #Grants #Funding

The AgingResearchBiobank provides a state-of-the-art inventory system for the storage and distribution of NIA collections to the broader scientific community. The Biobank includes biospecimens as well as data to support aging scientists on a range of topics such as longevity, biomarkers, calorie restriction, and cognitive decline. Learn more about the AgingResearchBiobank and how to utilize this resource to accelerate your aging research: https://lnkd.in/ebGTK7Nm #NIHAging #AgingScience #AgingResearchResource