Announcements

New NIA Funding Opportunity for Down Syndrome Research

June 25, 2018 — For existing NIH grants, administrative supplements are available for research focused on co-occurring conditions in individuals with Down syndrome, such as Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. Application due date: July 23, 2018

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Job Opportunity: Brown endowed research professorship in AD research

June 22, 2018 — Brown University is recruiting for an endowed professorship in laboratory or translational Alzheimer's Disease research with an open rank, to help build a robust bench to beside AD research program that complements clinical and basic research programs . See more here.

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June 15th: 2018 Abstract Submission Deadline for the International Conference on FTD

June 11, 2018 — Submit your abstracts for oral presentations, data blitz presentations, and poster displays for the 2018 Abstract Submission Deadline for the International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias.

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Upcoming Guest Speaker: Dr. Charlie Bernick, MD, MPH, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health

June 05, 2018 — June 13, 4-5pm: Head trauma and risk of neurodegeneration: hot topic or hot mess?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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