Getting to Know the National Institute on Aging: A Symposium for Go-Getters in Aging Research

Moderator: Marie A. Bernard, MD
Developed by the National Institute on Aging.
Learning Objectives: 1) describe the mission and extramural divisions supporting clinical, biomedical, behavioral and social research at the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health; 2) discuss recent policy changes which affect the funding environment; 3) identify NIA's resources for research training and grant application; and 4) meet NIA staff who can serve as resources in the NIA grant application process.

Introduction and Overview
Marie A. Bernard, MD, Deputy Director, National Institute on Aging

Funding and Training Opportunities
Robin A. Barr, PhD, Division Director, Division of Extramural Activities

Opportunity for Attendees to Meet individually and Consult with staff from the NIA Extramural Divisions:

Marie A. Bernard, MD, Deputy Director, NIA

Evan C. Hadley, MD, Director, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology

Robin A. Barr, PhD, Director, Division of Extramural Activities

Chyren Hunter, PhD, Deputy Director/Training Officer, Division of Extramural Activities

J. Taylor Harden, PhD, Assistant to the Director for Special Populations

Molly V. Wagster, PhD, Chief, Neuropsychology of Aging Branch, Division of Neuroscience

Richard Suzman, PhD, Director, Division of Behavioral and Social Research