Announcements

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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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.

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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

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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

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May Newsletter

May 09, 2018 — Read our May newsletter packed with updates on dementia research and new community programs

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May 2018 edition of the NCRAD/NIAGADS combined newsletter

May 03, 2018 — Click below for the newsletter to find information on new resources, tools, conferences, and initiatives

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Jobs: Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at Indiana University School of Medicine

May 03, 2018 — This faculty position at the Stark Neurosciences Research Institute and the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics at the Indiana University School of Medicine will involve leading projects in animal models of neurodegeneration and traumatic brain injury as well as translational studies relating these models to human disease.

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Funding Opportunity: the NIA is participating in the Funding Opportunity Announcement “Stimulating Access to Research in Residency

May 03, 2018 — FOA RFA-HL-18-023, (StARR) (R38). At link below.

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