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Catalyzing cross-disciplinary research across the NIA Center Programs. Published by RCCN, supported by NIA Award 1U24AG058556-01. Content solely responsibility of authors / does not represent NIH official views.

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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 18/09/2026
New RCCN Funding Opportunity! This mechanism will support and encourage PIs who have current pilot support through an NIA Center Program to incorporate interdisciplinary input, through services provided by investigators affiliated with one of the other NIA Center Programs. Learn more: bit.ly/4ADnmkL
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · 08/09/2026
"No question this is one of the biggest biomedical problems the globe is facing" - Laura Niedernhofer, PhD, on chronic disease. Senescent (aging) or "zombie" cells contribute by driving inflammation, cancer, Alzheimer’s & more. Join "When Zombie Cells Attack" us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · 26/06/2026
Upcoming Deadline! The NIA Summer Training Course in Experimental Aging Research will immerse attendees in current concepts of experimental aging research. Junior faculty and advanced fellows are encouraged to apply. Applications are due July 1, 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/4wg5idq
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 15/06/2026
Register now for this upcoming webinar hosted by the ASU Roybal Center and the Center for Innovation in Healthy and Resilient Aging: bit.ly/4fNQayP
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · 03/06/2026
Applications are open for the NSC Research to Impact: Building #ScienceCommunications program, which seeks to grow the communications capacity of early stage investigators in #AgingBiology. Learn more about this opportunity here: bit.ly/49D2M84
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Gerontological Society of America @geronsociety.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Help us expand our understanding of aging through mixed-methods scholarship. We are seeking submissions for a special issue. (Manuscript deadline: July 31) academic.oup.com/psychsocgerontolog… @oupacademic.bsky.social
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · 08/05/2026
In case you missed it, the recording from the recent webinar, “Aging in the Wild: What Beavers, Mole Rats, Tortoises, Clams, and Other Exceptionally Long-Lived Species Can Teach Human Beings about Living Longer, Healthier Lives” is now available here: lnkd.in/e-KpBMEu
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · 28/04/2026
This Friday, join Nathan Shock leaders @austad.bsky.social, Vera Gorbunova & Andrei Seluanov for a conversation about #ComparativeBiology & the #BiologyofAging in this free webinar "Aging in the Wild!" Register here: bit.ly/4w1aOkM
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · 07/04/2026
Bats, tortoises, elephants: why do some species live so long? What can they teach us about human #longevity? Join Nathan Shock leaders @austad.bsky.social, Vera Gorbunova & Andrei Seluanov for a conversation about comparative biology & the #biology of #aging nathanshockcenters.org/webinar-agin...
announcement of webinar about animal longevity and what we can learn about human longevity, with experts in the biology of aging who come from two Nathan Shock Centers
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Clin-STAR Coordinating Center @clin-star.org · 06/04/2026
Registration is open for the upcoming Clin-STAR Webinar "Recent Changes and Updates for NIH/NIA Grant Application!" Featuring NIH/NIA professionals, this webinar will provide an overview of the NIH grant funding process and recent policy and program updates. Learn more here: bit.ly/4c4bnkA
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 27/03/2026
Virtual registration is now open to the public for the upcoming RCCN Workshop "Multidisciplinary Research in Aging & Team Science!" Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4bQzRh7
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 26/02/2026
Upcoming RCCN Webinar! In this webinar, the speakers will discuss the use of AI in monitoring older adults for caregiving and research. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4schA4e
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · 13/02/2026
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
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 13/02/2026
Deadline Approaching! 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
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 26/01/2026
A recording of our recent webinar "AI Fairness and Bias in ADRD and Aging Research," is now available to the public! Watch the webinar here: bit.ly/46fRd4S @moorejh.bsky.social
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 22/01/2026
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
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 15/01/2026
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
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · 12/01/2026
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
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · 09/01/2026
View the RFA for this funding opportunity here: bit.ly/3LDpAM4!
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 05/01/2026
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
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 05/01/2026
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
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 16/12/2025
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
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 03/12/2025
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
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 01/12/2025
We are proud to feature 2025 RCCN Pilot Awardees Lauren Ferrante and Kathryn Callahan in this Pilot Awardee Spotlight! Learn more about their Inter-NIA Center pilot project here: bit.ly/4izqwNF #Frailty #AgingResearch
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American Aging Association @americanaging.bsky.social · 23/11/2025
Deadline closing soon! Apply for AGE’s Early Career Scholar’s Program — designed to support underrepresented minorities in aging research. 📅 Deadline: Dec 10, 2025 🔗 age.memberclicks.net #AgingResearch #DiversityInScience #Geroscience #AGE2025 #CareerInScience
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 01/12/2025
ICYMI: Many of the recordings and slides from our recent workshop are now available on the RCCN website here: bit.ly/3M8BNsa #ADRDResearch #AgingResearch
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 25/11/2025
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
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Clin-STAR Coordinating Center @clin-star.org · 14/11/2025
Coming up next week! Register for virtual attendance for the upcoming Clin-STAR and Beeson Annual Meetings here: bit.ly/3JwFYgo
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 13/11/2025
Thank you to all who joined us in-person and online for the RCCN Workshop "Innovative Perspectives to Advance AD/ADRD Multidisciplinary Research" on Nov 11-12, 2025! We look forward to sharing presentation recordings and slides soon.
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Clin-STAR Coordinating Center @clin-star.org · 23/10/2025
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
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 23/10/2025
Funding Opportunity! The IMPACT Collaboratory will fund up to two Demonstration Projects, each providing up to $800,000 in total direct costs over a 24-month period. Learn more here: bit.ly/3WQpPoW
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 16/10/2025
Call for Proposals! Select Roybal Centers, like Northwell, UMich, and more, have extended their LOI deadlines! Learn more & apply here: bit.ly/3Jc70cK
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National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center @naccdata.org · 25/09/2025
Researchers from the @uarizona.bsky.social using #NACCData have discovered that managing four common health conditions can slow Alzheimer’s disease progression. Learn more in this month's #NACCNavigator & stay up-to-date on events & funding opportunities! files.alz.washington.edu/fall-adrc-me...
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Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center @oknathanshock.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Huge congratulations to Dr. Elena Volpi and the team at the Barshop Institute on renewing the San Antonio Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center! @elenavolpi.bsky.social @uthealthbarshop.bsky.social news.uthscsa.edu/san-antonio-...
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San Antonio Pepper Center secures $6.5M grant to advance aging research - UT Health San Antonio
The population of older Americans is expanding rapidly and is expected to double by 2060. While people are living longer than ever, many are also living with chronic health problems that impact their ...
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National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center @naccdata.org · 24/09/2025
The preliminary agenda for the 2025 Virtual Fall #ADRCMeeting is now available! Join leaders from across the #NIAfundedADRC Program in hearing about advances in precision medicine. Register: web.cvent.com/event/fefa7a... Preliminary Agenda: files.alz.washington.edu/fall-adrc-me...
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 23/09/2025
The LOI deadline for RCCN Pilot Awards is next week! Learn more about this funding mechanism which provides funding to catalyze enduring collaborations for at least two collaborative pilot, planning, or meeting grants supporting interdisciplinary research in cross-cutting theme areas: bit.ly/3JLCcQ1
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UTMB Sealy Center on Aging & NIA Pepper Center @utmbscoa.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
💡 The NIA has renewed funding for the UTMB Health Pepper OAIC with a five-year, $6.5 million award, continuing support through August 2030. Since 2000, the Center has advanced research and training focused on improving independence for older adults. Read more: utmb.us/eh7
Announcement 

National Institute on Aging renews funding for the UTMB Health Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center

Continuously funded since 2000

2025 - 2030 theme
Enhance functional independence in older adults with chronic disabling conditions by reducing health disparities

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Clin-STAR Coordinating Center @clin-star.org · 16/09/2025
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
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · 04/09/2025
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
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WashU Medicine Knight ADRC @washumedadrc.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Join Us for the 20th Annual Norman R. Seay Lecture entitled "Honoring Legacy. Accelerating Progress." October 14, 2025, 4:00–5:00 PM CST Hybrid Event. Registration Required. More info & to register: knightadrc.wustl.edu... #AlzheimersAwareness #ResearchMatters
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National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center @naccdata.org · 05/09/2025
Registration is now open for the 2025 Virtual Fall ADRC Meeting, which will be held on October 21–23, 2025. This fully virtual event will be hosted on the Hubilo platform. Register now: web.cvent.com/event/fefa7a...
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American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) @afar.org · 10/09/2025
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...
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 11/09/2025
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
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 11/09/2025
The Roybal Program is still accepting applications to fund fully powered, randomized clinical trials on behavioral interventions in aging. The LOI deadline for this funding opportunity is October 15, 2025. Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/41JZCLR
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 05/09/2025
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
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Clin-STAR Coordinating Center @clin-star.org · 02/09/2025
Upcoming Webinar! "The Art and Science of the Pilot Study: Challenges and Solutions," will feature discussions on the design and conduct of a pilot study, as well as offer opportunities for pilot publications and/or funding. Register here: bit.ly/4mDwU7L #AgingResearch
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Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center @nathanshockcenters.org · 26/08/2025
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
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Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccn-aging.org · 21/08/2025
NIH's research continuity and retention supplement and re-entry supplement programs are expiring on September 9, 2025! To learn more about these supplemental research support opportunities, revisit this RCCN Webinar: bit.ly/4oHJpRj
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