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RCMAR Annual Meeting Promotes Mentorship and Research on Aging
RCMAR Annual Meeting Promotes Mentorship and Research on Aging The latest Annual Meeting convened by the Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) National Coordinating Center, held in Arlington, Virginia, from June 26 to 28, centered on the theme of transforming diverse aging research through inspiring and mentoring scientists. Current and former RCMAR scientists presented research…
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The Gerontological Society of America Tapped to Lead Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) National Coordinating Center
The Gerontological Society of America Tapped to Lead Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR) National Coordinating Center The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) — the nation’s largest interdisciplinary organization devoted to the field of aging — has been awarded a $3.89 million cooperative agreement over five years from the National Institute on Aging (NIA)…
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Developing an NIH Data Management and Sharing Plan for Behavioral and Social Research
On June 15, Rebecca Krupenevich, PhD and James McNally, PhD presented a discussion on the new NIH Data Management Sharing (DMS) Policy. In this presentation, attendees learned more about how to comply with the policy, how to handle qualitative data and how to address concerns from researchers involved with community-based/participatory research. This webinar was focused…
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Special Issue: Aging, Health, and Health Equity for Older Adults of Color: A Tribute to Dr. Steven P. Wallace
The articles published in this special issue of the Journal of Aging and Health are written by students, mentees, colleagues, and friends of Steven P. Wallace, PhD. They exemplify the broad and wide reach he had in the aging field, and his deep interest in the economic, health, and overall well-being of diverse older adults.…
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AGING RESEARCH: OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT
On December 9, Helen Lamont and Amanda cash presented a discussion on the need for gerontologists in federal government positions. In this presentation attendees learned more about how to apply research skills to policy positions, and heard about career opportunities outside of academia. Speakers: Helen Lamont, Ph.D. Director, Division of Disability & Aging Policy Office…
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Introduction to Mediation and Moderation Concepts and Methods
On November 17, Tor Neilands, PhD presented in a webinar intended to move the understanding of how to introduce three conceptual approaches to mediation analysis: the causal steps method popularized by the seminal 1986 publication of Baron and Kenny, mediation analysis conducted via parametric structural equation modeling (SEM), and causal mediation analysis. Each of these…
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NIA mechanisms for junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows
NIA offers a variety of mechanisms specifically for junior faculty and postdoctoral fellows to advance their research and career training in aging. These include the K-series Research Career Development Awards (e.g., K01, K08, K23). Learn more.
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The Dementia Palliative Care Clinical Trials Training Program
This 10-month-long Program includes a combination of webinars, small group sessions, and a 5-day in-person Institute. The Institute is scheduled for January 9 – 13, 2023 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It is critical that the candidate be able to attend the Institute in its entirety. To be eligible, participants must be US citizens, have…
