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We are the official resistance scientists of the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health. Aging doesn't discriminate, and we're coming for all of you! We want to see our siblings, Alt CMS and Alt NINDS, too!
Vought wants the #OMB to have political interference with funding. #ADRD is an illness that has no political affiliation. Comment ASAP.
Alt-NIHscience4ALL@alt-nihscience4all.altgov.info · 2mo agoYet another editorial is out speaking against the OMB rules proposed for federal funding. One of the most prestigious journals for clinical studies published this editorial st noon www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
Not only should you attend this virtual webinar to learn more, but you should take a look at the fellowships to see what career development awards would work for you. #geronsky
James L. Rudolph Career Development Award Program - NIA IMPACT Collaboratory
The James L. Rudolph Career Development Award recognizes promising investigators in honor of Dr. Rudolph’s distinguished career in gerontology, dementia, and palliative care, his enduring commitment t...
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Theresa Kim, PhD, MS@tyk314.net · 3mo agoThe IMPACT Collaboratory has started new fellowships. I encourage #HPSS #statsky #geronsky colleagues in ePCT research to apply. There are good resources to help you. @pctcollaboratory.bsky.social hosts fantastic webinars. I encourage anyone with an interest to submit! Join the town hall with Q&A.
NEW: They Got the Best NIH Scores of Their Careers. A Year Later, They Still Don’t Have Funding. As the NIH bankrolls new research at a significantly slower-than-usual pace, I talked to scientists left in the lurch about the toll on their research and careers: www.chronicle.com/article/they...
They Got the Best NIH Scores of Their Careers. A Year Later, They Still Don’t Have Funding.
The NIH’s spending on new medical research is significantly slower than in previous years, leaving confused scientists in the lurch.
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We hope this may help some of you applying to #NIH.
Bibhav Acharya, MD@bibhav.bsky.social · 3mo agoJust submitted one of the first NIH PF5 applications for global health. It was confusing, overwhelming, and we nearly gave up. So we wrote down everything we learned. Please share to reach people doing global health research👇 drive.google.com/file/d/1OMnS...
This is today!
NHATS & NSOC@nhats-nsoc.bsky.social · 4mo agoJoin @geronsociety.bsky.social on May 19th at 3pm EST for an introduction to NHATS and NSOC. Register now for this virtual meeting of GSA's Family Caregiving Interest Group about NHATS and NSOC data, the study design, and where to learn more: www.geron.org/News-Events/...
If you are a #CMS data use agreement user, please read.
NOT-AG-26-006: Notice to Rescind NOT-AG-21-055, "NIA Announces Guidance for Purchasing Identifiable Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Data in Grant Applications Effective FY 2022"
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Notice to Rescind NOT-AG-21-055,
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The 2026 Facts & Figures report is available today. Read this important document about this devastating disease. #ADRD #geronsky
Alzheimer's Association@alzassociation.bsky.social · 4mo agoAs the size of the U.S. population age 65+ continues to grow, so will the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s. Share the facts and help change the trajectory of this disease. alz.org/facts #ENDALZ
#NIH will have the 1/3 discussion rate for at least two more funding cycles.
NOT-OD-26-069: Continuation of Modifications to Peer Review Practices
NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: Continuation of Modifications to Peer Review Practices NOT-OD-26-069. NIH
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If you're angry about the changing continuous submission policy, submit comments to the #federalregister. The RFI is about the #NIH 2026-2030 strategic plan, and this is relevant. You take the time to serve peer review, you deserve more time for your own grant application.
27 UNIHTED@27unihted.bsky.social · 5mo agoWe recommend comments to NIH leadership be posted publicly on the federal register - www.federalregister.gov/documents/20...
On the line year anniversary of the HHS Demolition Derby, this is what HHS employees need. This is what the nation's health needs.
NoBo Pedro@nobopedro.bsky.social · 5mo agorelated 👇 Fire Bobby, Jay and Marty NOW!
I agree with @aniloza.bsky.social . How seriously will our director take the questions, or will he refuse to answer them.
anil oza@aniloza.bsky.social · 6mo agoNIH's upcoming webinars on their 2027-2031 strategic plans filled up — so they've increased capacity Will be interesting to see how much time is allotted to answer questions
Early diagnosis of #ADRD allows for treatments that slow progression in mild cases. #geronsky #dementia #Alzheimers
Researchers Use Veterans’ Health Records for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s Disease | News
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Former NINDS Director, Dr. Walter Koroshetz, was a fabulous mentor. "I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for Walter Koroshetz," says Dr. Meghan Mott.
Jeremy Berg@jeremymberg.bsky.social · 6mo agoMoving post by Meghan Mott about mentorship and former NINDS Director Walter Koroshetz. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
💊What can Alzheimer’s treatment learn from Ozempic and Prozac? Breakthrough drugs don’t just treat disease — they transform how we define, diagnose, and invest in it. LDI Fellow Jason Karlawish explores what this could mean for Alzheimer’s in @statnews.com https://bit.ly/40F9tRX
The Future of Alzheimer’s: Lessons from Ozempic
An LDI Fellow draws on paradigm-shifting treatments in depression and obesity to consider what meaningful breakthroughs in dementia care could look like.
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1. Are you an emerging aging research scholar? Consider the Butler-Williams Scholars program. The summer session is now accepting applications! The deadline is 2026/03/31, and the program will be 2026/08/03-2026/08/06. Qualified applicants must hold a doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., D.O., Dr.P.H.).
The Alzheimer's Symptom You Might Not Expect — Or Worse, Blame Yourself For www.huffpost.com/entry/alzhei... #Alzheimers #dementia #caregiving #agitation
The Alzheimer's Symptom You Might Not Expect — Or Worse, Blame Yourself For
This mood-related issue is a common sign of the disease. Doctors share all you need to know about it.
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The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Imbedded Pragmatic Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Clinical Trials (IMPACT) Collaboratory annouces a Request for Applications for the 2026 Health Care Systems Scholars Program. Learn more here! #geronsky #hpsr #hpss #hspr
Health Care Systems Scholars Program - NIA IMPACT Collaboratory
Program Overview The Health Care Systems Scholars Program is a 1-year mentored experience designed to support immersion of mid-career investigators (MD, PhD, or equivalent) within a health care system...
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No-cost Zoom webinar by our Wisconsin Dementia Resource Network **Connecting People with Young‑Onset Dementia with Essential Resources** Social workers and health providers: Find tools for your patients with YOD in this free, lunch-hour webinar. March 19, 2026 🔗 Register: go.wisc.edu/jb1d4n
The 2026 #Dementia Care Summit registration has opened. Take a look at the agenda and tune into the virtual sessions with us, March 17-19! #geronsky #ADRD
2026 Dementia Care and Caregiving Research Summit
Learn about the upcoming 2026 Dementia Care and Caregiving Research Summit, including the topics and how to register.
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We congratulate the former #NIH Director, Dr. Collins, on this honor.
National Academy of Sciences@nasonline.org · 7mo agoWe are thrilled to announce Francis S. Collins, former director of the NIH, as the 2026 NAS Public Welfare Medalist for his pioneering research in human genetics and critical contributions to public welfare as the leader of the Human Genome Project! www.nasonline.org/news/francis... #NASaward
From our awardee, Joe Gaugler, at @umnsph.bsky.social : The State Alzheimer's Research Support Center (StARS), funded by the National Institute on Aging (U54AG089300), is excited to announce our call for #Dementia Care Innovation Grants! To learn more, see the link below. #geronsky #ADRD
Apply for Funding – STATE ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH SUPPORT CENTER
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#NIH summer internship is still accepting applications. Find it more and apply by 2/18/2026. Please share.
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The #NIH will miss these outstanding scientists. We thank Drs. Chou, Grothaus, Pariyadath, and Romberg for their service to our nation. 🇺🇸
The NIH has lost its scientific integrity. So we left
“We can no longer lend our credibility to an organization that has lost its integrity,” write four scientists and administrators who recently resigned from the NIH.
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We are sad that a colleague and leader is gone. Walter's best words were to never give up and never surrender. We thank him for his service.
Alt-NIHscience4ALL@alt-nihscience4all.altgov.info · 8mo agoAnother Institute Director ousted. We need scientists and non-scientists alike to help us stand up to RFKjr and his brain worm. Help us, please! www.statnews.com/2025/12/27/n...
