July 6th deadline: AHA/ Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group are accepting applications for basic science research award(s) of up to $43 million over 8 years
May 30, 2018 — The intent American Heart Association / Allen Brain Health and Cognitive Impairment award(s) is to fund large-scale integrated research that will identify novel, early, actionable, biological contributors to causes of age-related cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer's disease.
ADRC Director Dr. Tom Grabowski Receives 2018 Distinguished Investigator Award
May 30, 2018 — The Academy for Radiology & Biomedical Imaging Research has recognized 42 researchers, including ADRC Director Dr. Tom Grabowski, for their accomplishments in the field of medical imaging.
Job Opportunity: Translational Imaging Scientist (UC Davis School of Medicine)
May 29, 2018 — The Department of Neurology at the University of California, Davis is recruiting a translational imaging scientist at the Assistant or Associate Professor level.
All of Us Research Program Issues Funding Announcement for Genome Centers
May 23, 2018 — The All of Us Research Program has recently issued a funding announcement for Genome Centers to generate genotype and whole genome sequence data from participants’ biosamples. Applications are due on July 12, 2018, by 5:00 p.m. local time.
AMP-AD Knowledge Portal pre AAIC workshop on resources
May 22, 2018 — Going to the AAIC in Chicago? AMP-AD Knowledge Portal will have a pre-meeting workshop on the use of AMP-AD resources, Saturday July 21, 2-5. Be the first to use their interactive results explorer - the 'Wall of Targets.' Learn more and register here.
Allen Institute redesigning the Brain-Map.org website - interested in doing a usability feedback study?
May 18, 2018 — The Allen Institute is looking for full-time scientists focused on neuroscience or life sciences to do a usability feedback study on redesigning the Brain-Map.org. The first step is to fill out the 10-minute screening process to see if you qualify. Selected participants who do the study will receive a $125 Amazon gift card.
Now Available: NIA ADEAR Center’s New Publication Biomarkers for Dementia Detection and Research
May 16, 2018 — In print and online, the 8-page fact sheet summarizes types of biomarkers and tests, what they are, and how they’re used. It’s the perfect piece to share with clinical research volunteers and potential participants.
ADRC’s Tom Bird’s career highlighted in Neurology Dept newsletter
May 11, 2018 — Swanson's History of Neurology - The Bronze Age of UW Neurology: Part 4, 1975 - 1980s recognizes the contributions of UW neurogeneticist Tom Bird
Expanding our borders: Planning for a third NIH geroscience summit
May 09, 2018 — "If you have an interest in the biology of aging, take this opportunity to help develop ideas for the third Geroscience Summit at NIH" - ADRC's Matt Kaeberlein on Twitter
May Newsletter
May 09, 2018 — Read our May newsletter packed with updates on dementia research and new community programs