Research in Applied Gerontology

Description:
As scientific research continues to evolve and the lines between clinical research and cellular/molecular mechanistic studies have become increasingly blurred, investigators are encouraged to engage in interdisciplinary research programs embracing the study of particular diseases/disorders at all levels (a cells to systems approach). The Center for Aging recently established a program to promote such translational research on age-related diseases.

The program's objectives include:

• Linking established investigators currently working on divergent ends of the translational research spectrum (e.g., Ph.D. molecular biologist and clinical trial director)
• Fostering the involvement of young investigators in translational research. This will be accomplished via a pilot grants program available to postdoctoral fellows that requires the mentorship of an established investigator conducting research on the same disease as the fellow but at the other end of the spectrum (e.g. established Ph.D. biochemist mentoring a fellow in geriatric medicine)
• Translating knowledge gained to the community at large
• Engaging community leaders in support and guidance for the program

Opportunities for Faculty Involvement:
Faculty and postdoctoral fellows with an interest in initiating or participating in ongoing age-related translational research are encouraged to contact the director.

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