The McKnight Innovator Awards aim to identify emerging scientific leaders to lead transformative research in the field of cognitive aging. Learn more about the new LOI stage, application process, and eligibility here: bit.ly/4aBxnmh @afar.org

Join this afternoon's RCCN Webinar on AI Fairness and Bias in ADRD and Aging Research! This webinar will provide an overview of current use of AI in #AgingResearch, and cover how researchers can address bias in data for AI models. Register here: bit.ly/4r04HK2

Deadline Extended! This funding opportunity offers support that will integrate specialized resources across the NSCs of Oklahoma, the University of Washington, and the Jackson Laboratory. Learn more in the updated RFA here: bit.ly/4a1TN0B

Today! Join the informational webinar for this pilot program, which will be held this afternoon from 3-3:30pm ET, to learn more about the resources offered and the application process.

Upcoming Deadline Next Month! Travel support for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science," is available for approximately 10 early career investigators. Learn how to apply here: bit.ly/48UOvlV

This Week! Register now for the AGeD Pilot Award Informational Webinar, where learn more about this novel pilot program supporting gene and gene network discovery in aging: bit.ly/4aSaRqZ #GeneDiscovery #AgingResearch @jacksonlab.bsky.social @uw-nsc.bsky.social @oknathanshock.bsky.social

View the RFA for this funding opportunity here: bit.ly/3LDpAM4!

Interested in the Aging Gene Discovery (AGeD) Collaborative NSC Pilot Awards which integrates resources offered by the Nathan Shock Centers of Oklahoma, the University of Washington, and the Jackson Laboratory? Register now for the informational webinar to learn more: bit.ly/4jvyAPQ

We're so glad to highlight 2024 San Antonio NSC Pilot Awardee Dr. Valentina R. Garbarino in this NSC Pilot Awardee Spotlight. You can read about Dr. Garbarino's pilot project in the full interview here: bit.ly/4szuo5E #BiologyofAging #MouseModels

Tom Buford, Center Co-Director of the UAB Nathan Shock Center, comments on the importance of aerobic activity after 50 in this AARP article, "6 Proven Health Benefits of Aerobic Exercise for 50+." Read more here: bit.ly/4pnSBsV #AgingResearch #ExerciseMedicine

In a recently published Obesity paper, lead author Dr. Wasiuddin Najam and colleagues highlight a previously unrecognized oversight in pair-feeding studies. Read more here: bit.ly/45FugI0

Deadline Approaching Next Month! Travel Awards are available for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science." Awardees will receive travel support, as well as participate in a special pre-workshop career development session. Learn more here: bit.ly/48UOvlV

Upcoming RCCN Webinar! This webinar will provide a general overview of use of AI in #ADRD and #AgingResearch, and how researchers can address fairness and bias in data for AI models. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/440SQ5C

Travel Awards are available for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science." Awardees will receive support for travel and accommodations, as well as participate in a special pre-workshop career development session. Learn more here: bit.ly/48UOvlV

We're so glad to highlight 2024 UAB NSC Pilot Awardee Dr. Robert Mankowski in this NSC Pilot Awardee Spotlight. You can read about Dr. Mankowski's pilot project in the full Spotlight Interview here: bit.ly/4pOs60y #AgingResearch #BiologyofAging #Senescence

Upcoming Deadline! The Upstate NY Nathan Shock Center is soliciting applications for Pilot Awards supporting fundamental and translational research projects relevant to the biology of aging. Applications are due December 15. Learn more here: bit.ly/3MoCopz #AgingResearch

Upcoming RCCN Webinar! In this webinar, the speakers will discuss how potential bias in the data used to train AI models can potentially negatively impact outputs, and how to address data bias. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/440SQ5C

ICYMI: Many of the recordings and slides from our recent workshop are now available on the RCCN website here: bit.ly/3M8BNsa #ADRDResearch #AgingResearch

The UW Nathan Shock Center is enthusiastic to announce a request for applications for a multi-center collaboration with the NSCs of the Jackson Laboratory and the University of Oklahoma. Please see the call below!

We are proud to feature 2025 RCCN Pilot Awardees David Allison and Colby Vorland in this Pilot Awardee Spotlight! Learn more about their Inter-NIA Center pilot project here: bit.ly/4pvWAEb #Geroscience #Statistics #AgingResearch @colbyvorland.bsky.social

Exciting work to come with the new Wisconsin Nathan Shock Center! @nathanshockcenters.org Learn more: nathanshockcenter.wisc.edu

Last day to submit your letter of intent!

Congratulations to Dr. Arlan Richardson on receiving the 2025 George M. Martin Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award at #GSA2025 today! 🔗 www.afar.org/news/afar-pl...

Save the date! The 2026 Geroscience Symposium is September 22, 2026! #2026GeroscienceSymposium 🔗 oklahomanathanshockcenteronaging.org/symposium-ag...

Deadline extended to Nov. 24, 2025. We are accepting proposals for Pilot Research Awards. Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years. Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/... Apply now!

The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center is now accepting proposals for Pilot Research Awards. Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years. Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/... Letter of Intent Deadline: Nov 10, 2025: Apply now!

🗣️ Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center Pilot Award applications are due in next week weeks! Don't forget to submit your application on our website, oklahomanathanshockcenteronaging.org/pilot-grant/

Congratulations to Drs. Logan, Sonntag, Richardson, and Unnikrishnan on the acceptance of their paper in Aging and Disease! “The Ability of Activity and Cognition in Old Mice to Predict Age of Death.”

Learn about new Upstate Nathan Shock Center director, Vera Gorbunova's work on lifespan and longevity research in this New York Times article, "Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales:" bit.ly/47hc0Gn

ICYMI: The recording from last week's Clin-STAR webinar "The Art and Science of the Pilot Study: Challenges and Solutions" is now available here: bit.ly/3L1W4yZ

We are one week away from our annual George M Martin Memorial Symposium! Please join us for this hybrid event (in person registration includes lunch and reception). Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Attend via Zoom here: washington.zoom.us/j/93799036730

🧬 Did you know @jacksonlab.bsky.social has 40+ free online courses, making it easy to advance your knowledge in #genetics & #genomics topics? ➡️ Build skills on your schedule: education.learning.jax.org?utm_source=b... Currently trending among grad students, research associates & colony managers 👇

Next Week! Register for the upcoming Clin-STAR webinar "The Art and Science of the Pilot Study: Challenges and Solutions" here: bit.ly/46FfmTf

Next Month! Register for the upcoming Clin-STAR Webinar "The Art and Science of the Pilot Study: Challenges and Solutions" featuring Kenneth Schmader: bit.ly/4nxZYh2

I can't emphasize enough how beneficial @oknathanshock.bsky.social support has been in supporting undergraduate-led research at Loyola Marymount University. Early stage investigators, check out all the funding, mentorship, and core services the @nathanshockcenters.org offer.

Huge congratulations to Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center mentee Robert Musci on his grant funding, received through his work in Benjamin Miller's lab! @robvmusci 👏

LAST CHANCE to RSVP for today’s free #webinar with @ahlresearch.bsky.social exploring the state of Gerotherapeutics to extend healthspan. Featuring experts from BioAge Labs, Cedars-Sinai LA, the NIA, and @uthealthsa.bsky.social Learn more & RSVP here: buff.ly/3tr4wv5

Our 2024 Annual Report showcases the recent accomplishments of NIA-Funded Initiatives that AFAR helps lead: @nathanshockcenters.org @rccn-aging.org and @clin-star.org. Download or flip-through the report to learn more: www.afar.org/archived-rep...

Virtual registration is now open for the upcoming RCCN Workshop "Innovative Perspectives to Advance AD/ADRD Multidisciplinary Research!" Virtual registration is free and open to the public. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4n18yoJ

Nir Barzilai, MD, President of the @ahlresearch.bsky.social & AFAR Board Member, will be among the experts in conversation w/ Dana G. Smith of @nytimes.com at our free #webinar on the State of #Gerotherapeutics on 9/22 at 3pm ET. Learn more & RSVP: buff.ly/3tr4wv5

The LOI deadline for RCCN Pilot Awards is approaching! This mechanism provides funding to catalyze enduring collaborations for at least two collaborative pilot, planning, or meeting grants supporting interdisciplinary research in cross-cutting theme areas. View the RFA here: bit.ly/3JLCcQ1

The application period for The University of Minnesota NSC Pilot Awards will open September 8! These awards are intended to provide collaboration between the awardee and the core services provided by the UMN NSC. Read the RFA here: bit.ly/3JPhE9c #AgingResearch

Registration for the 2025 George M Martin Memorial Geroscience Symposium is now open! Please register at the link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

🚨📢Registration and abstract submission closes on Sept 5th. Don't delay and register now! 🔗: bit.ly/3UG2bew

Virtual registration is still open for the Evidence to Impact Workshop on "Integrating Research on Aging into Health Systems," which will include participants ranging from health systems leadership, researchers, trainees, and clinicians. Learn more here: bit.ly/422NAgz #AgingResearch

We are so glad to share that the Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center (NSC3) will continue its mission after receiving a five-year grant renewal! The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) will lead NSC3 activities with the $5.7 million NIH award. Read more here: bit.ly/45yQz2B

AFAR is pleased to announce a $5.7million renewal award from the National Institute of Aging of the National Institutes of Health to continue and expand the @nathanshockcenters.org Learn more about the enhanced activities planned here: www.afar.org/images/uploa...

Travel awards are available for the NIA Geroscience Education and Training (GET) Network Workshop, where attendees can learn how to educate aspiring translational geroscientists, and introduce graduate students, medical students, or geriatrics fellows to geroscience. Learn more here: bit.ly/4ozUALB

We are excited to announce that the UW Nathan Shock Center for Excellence in aging is now open to pilot applications! Applicants are required to contact the Core Leader prior to applying to ensure core capacity for the project. Apply by 10/15/2025 to [email protected]. halo.dlmp.uw.edu/pilot/