National Institute on Aging (NIA)

As we close out our celebration of NIA’s 50th anniversary, we’d love to hear from all of you about why you chose to be in aging research. As we look toward the next 50 years, join us to share your stories and help inspire the next generation of scientists in aging. Comment below or share this post with your reason! #NIAWhereResearchComesOfAge #NIHAging #AgingResearch

In 2014, NIA-funded researchers began collecting data from responders who worked or volunteered in lower Manhattan, the Staten Island landfill, or barge-loading piers after the World Trade Center attacks. The researchers found that workers and volunteers exposed to dust, chemicals, and other pollutants have a higher risk of early-onset dementia than those who worked in low dust conditions or consistently used personal protective equipment. Learn more about the findings: https://lnkd.in/e78JyWhH

Scientists and researchers: Are you conducting research on longevity, cognition, and other aging science topics? NIA’s AgingResearchBiobank offers biospecimens and data to researchers around the world. Learn more about this resource and how it can help your research: https://lnkd.in/ghrmm_8c #NIHAging #AgingScience #AgingResearchResource

Don't miss out! 🎉 We're centralizing our communications by moving all NIA Small Business Program updates to the National Institute on Aging (NIA) page starting Feb. 1, 2025. This page will no longer be active. Follow our main page for the latest news, events, and funding opportunities - exciting things are happening! #SBIR #STTR #SmallBusinessInnovation #HealthyAgingInnovation

NIA has announced two Notices of Intent to Publish (NOITPs) for upcoming funding opportunities: • Coordinating Center for Advancing Diversity in Aging Research (ADAR) through Undergraduate Education (U24). Read the NOITP: https://lnkd.in/eyg4qBcG • New Institutional Training Programs for Aging Research (T32). Read the NOITP: https://lnkd.in/eZHawCmT Stay tuned for more information! Applications for both opportunities will be due in May 2025. #NIHAging #FundingOpportunities #TrainingPrograms #AgingResearch

A team of NIA-funded researchers found that long-term exposure to fine particulate matter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), often found in wildfire smoke, may be linked to an increased risk of dementia. Researchers analyzed the electronic health records of more than 1.2 million people age 60 or over and free of dementia from 2008 to 2019. More than 80,000 people in the study received a dementia diagnosis. Learn more about the findings that suggest that PM2.5 from wildfires is a greater risk factor for dementia than PM2.5 from other sources: https://lnkd.in/dXJtyfdB #NIAFunded #Dementia

Today’s scientific discoveries are shaping the future of aging. From calorie restriction to targeting aging at the molecular level, hear about promising findings in aging research — and the potential for future discovery — from NIA’s director, Dr. Richard J. Hodes. https://lnkd.in/eGzg2B7w #NIHAging #NIAWhereResearchComesOfAge #AgingResearch

ATTENTION STUDENTS: Come make the most of your internship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and apply to any of the three Student Trainee positions that have now opened! This is a great way to gain federal experience while pursuing an education. This is an opportunity to work with top professionals who exemplify and promote creative discoveries, innovative strategies, and collaborative exchange of information. Be a part of the mission - apply now! Administrative Support: https://lnkd.in/dCk5RN2x Engineer: https://lnkd.in/diYMKv4m Information Technology: https://lnkd.in/dj_V36rX

We’re hiring! NIA’s Division of Behavioral and Social Research is currently accepting applications for multiple positions. View the current openings here: https://lnkd.in/ecrG3JMB #NIHAging #JobOpportunities #Hiring

Interested in exploring artificial intelligence and machine learning approaches to dementia research? On Jan. 9, hear Dr. Alice S. Tang’s talk: Leveraging AI, clinical data, and knowledge networks to derive insights into Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the future of Alzheimer’s research and personalized interventions. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eiTuZJ4g #NIHAging #AI #DementiaResearch #MachineLearning