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Purchase your copy of Racism: Science & Tools for the Public Health Professional
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to purchase your autographed copy of Dr. Chandra Ford’s book, Racism: Science & Tools for the Public Health Professional for the discounted price of $57.33. The cost includes processing, shipping and handling. (Regular price listed online is $75.) This book, which targets racism directly and includes the word…
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Tribute to Dr. James S. Jackson
We at the Coordinating Center are deeply saddened about the passing of Dr. James S. Jackson, one of the founding RCMAR Directors, MCUAAAR Co-PI, and a giant in the field of black aging research. Most importantly he was a mentor to generations of minority scientists some of which have now become Deans, Associate Provosts, Department…
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Reflecting on Racism: Science & Tools for the Public Health Professional (Webinar, Sept 18)
The publication of Racism: Science & Tools for the Public Health Professional in 2019 by the American Public Health Association (APHA) Press marks the first time APHA, the flagship professional society for the field of public health, published a book dedicated to the topic of racism. In this webinar on September 18 at noon (PST), Chandra Ford,…
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UTRGV 2020 CALL FOR PILOT PROPOSAL
The Rio Grande Valley Alzheimer’s Resource Center for Minority Aging Research [ RGV AD-RCMAR] has opened the Call for Applications for the period 2021-2022. Awards of $25,000 will be funded to support pilot studies aimed at reducing the impact of Alzheimer’s Disease on Hispanics. Letters of Intent are due by October 26, 2020. For a full description of…
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NIH Funding Opportunity
Funding opportunity: Research to Improve Native American Health (R21 Clinical Trials Optional). PAR-20-214. Applications due May 17 annually. https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-214.html
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RAND Job Opening
RAND has established a new Center to Advance Racial Equity and Policy to develop and apply approaches and solutions that will build racial equity-based systems and policies for the future. They are seeking a talented researcher to serve as the inaugural Director for this Center and chart its future. https://rand.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/Washington-DC-DC-Metro-Area/Director–RAND-Center-to-Advance-Racial-Equity-Policy_R375 Review of applications begins 9/15/20.
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NIH Funding Opportunity
Examining, Diversity, Recruitment and Retention in Aging Research (R24) PAR-18-749.” The primary outcome will be the development of a population of diverse community members ready to engage in NIA funded clinical research studies.” https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-749.html
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NIH Grant Opportunity
Grant opportunity: Fundamental and Translational Research on Decision Making in Aging and/or Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease Related Dementias (AD/ADRD). NOT-AG-20-039. https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-AG-20-039.html
