NIA, NIH Initiatives Help Diversify Biomedical Workforce
From the annual Summer Institute on Aging Research to the Women of Color Research Network, NIA and NIH initiatives are helping to encourage diversity in the biomedical research workforce. Recent activities include new funding opportunities and a new position to lead NIH’s effort to diversify the biomedical research workforce.
Workshop Discusses Health Information Needs of American Indian Elders
A workshop co-hosted by NIA offered a forum for participants to learn about health initiatives and programs for American Indian/Alaska Native elders, discuss elders’ public health needs, identify strategies for effective health communication, and enhance collaboration.
HANDLS Study Looks at Impact of Food Insecurity on Health
The inability to afford nutritious food is a serious problem facing some underserved communities. Recent findings from the Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span study shed light on the ways in which food insecurity can influence health, specifically hypertension.
NIA Launches Blog for Research Community - Subscribe Now!
Read the new Inside NIA blog to get the inside scoop on grants and training opportunities, events, research priorities, and policy changes.
Webinar to Discuss Diverse Populations, Health Disparities, and Dementia
Register for this webinar to learn about the dementia experience in diverse populations and what researchers are doing to better understand and improve outcomes for people with dementia and their caregivers.
Video: Dr. Felipe Sierra Discusses the Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group and More
Watch this video to hear about the Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group, the role of aging in chronic disease, and plans for an upcoming geroscience summit.
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