Save the Date - Directors Regional Meeting on Aging Research

Featured Speakers:

Wichita State University
Director, Regional Institute on Aging
Teresa S. Radebaugh, Sc.D.

Local Host
National Institute on Aging

J Taylor Harden, Ph.D., R.N.
Acting Deputy Director

Robin A. Barr, D. Phil.
Director, Extramural Activities

Andrew A. Monjan, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Chief, Neurobiology of Aging Program

Sidney M. Stahl, Ph.D.
Chief, Individual Behavioral Processes Branch

Location:
Wichita State University
The Corbin Education Center, Room 155
At the Corner of E. 21stSt. North & North Yale Avenue
Wichita, Kansas 67208

Purpose and Target Audience

The meeting will emphasize grant support mechanisms and new science initiatives. NIA staff will describe initiatives designed to recruit and keep emerging investigators in aging. NIA is also interested in addressing needs and barriers to research careers for students, junior faculty and investigators from underserved and underrepresented groups.

The meeting is intended for faculty and students with interest in aging, Alzheimer’s Disease, and health disparities among older adults as well as for individuals interested in developing the careers of underserved and underrepresented investigators.

Reasonable Accommodations

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you require reasonable accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact Ms. Jamie Gulin at NIA at 301-496-0765 during business hours at least 5 business days prior to the event.

NO FEE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please register by sending your name, address, telephone number and email address before Friday, February 29, 2008

For registration and further information about this meeting, contact Ms. Gulin:

National Institute on Aging
National Institutes of Health
Building 31, Room 5c-35
31 Center Drive, MSC 2292
Bethesda, MD 20892-2292

Phone: 301-496-0765
Fax: 301-496-2525
Email: gulinj@nia.nih.gov