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

Developed by the National Institute on Aging for new and early stage researchers.
Moderator: Marie A. Bernard, MD
This symposium targets the needs of new and early-stage investigators by providing an overview of NIA's extramural research programs and initiatives, funding and training opportunities and the Center for Scientific Review grants review process. An opportunity is provided to meet and consult with representatives from the Office of the Director and extramural staff from the divisions of Extramural Activities, Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology (GCG), Behavioral and Social Research (BSR) and Neuroscience (DN).

Introduction/ Overview of NIA and NIA Research Priorities
Marie A. Bernard, MD, Deputy Director, National Institute on Aging

How to Get an NIA Grant
Robin A. Barr, PhD, Division Director, Division of Extramural Activities

The CSR Study Section Perspective
George A. Kuchel, MD, FRCPC, Professor of Medicine, Citicorp Chair in Geriatrics & Gerontology Director, University of Connecticut Center on Aging Chief, Division of Geriatric Medicine University of Connecticut Health Center

Meet with NIA Representatives

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

Division of Neuroscience
Molly Wagster, PhD, Chief, Behavioral & Systems Neuroscience Branch

Division of Extramural Activities
Robin Barr, D Phil, Director, Chyren Hunter, PhD, Deputy Director/Training Officer

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