National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Millions of Americans care for a loved one with a serious health condition. This November during National Family Caregivers Month, share trusted federal resources to help those navigating the caregiving journey. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gQSyYt-R #NFCMonth #FamilyCaregivers #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth

?? New career opportunity in NIA’s Laboratory of Molecular Biology and Immunology! Join our team as a staff scientist in Baltimore. This role focuses on innovative research in immunology, molecular biology, and aging. Learn more and apply by Dec. 9: https://lnkd.in/eC_UMXbP #NIHAging #Hiring #NIACareers #AgingResearch

Could brain fat droplets play a role in Alzheimer's? An NIA-funded study found that microglia in the brain may accumulate fat droplets and secrete chemical messengers that damage neurons. The APOE ?4 genetic risk variant for Alzheimer’s may exacerbate these harmful changes. Learn more about how fat-filled microglia may play a role in the damage caused by Alzheimer’s: https://lnkd.in/dezEwBGh #NIAFunded #NIHAging #Microglia #Alzheimers

Save the date! Join us on December 3rd at 12 PM ET for the NIAAA Webinar: “How Does Alcohol Impact the Lives of Older Adults – And What Can We Do About It?” Learn valuable insights on alcohol and aging: https://brnw.ch/21wO4QL.

2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs). Today the program has evolved into a network of 35 NIA-funded ADRCs, across 24 states, that serve as a national resource for dementia research, including the development of more effective approaches to prevention, diagnosis, care, and therapy, and better understanding risk factors. Learn more about the national network and the wealth of ADRC data that is freely available to the scientific community from the NIA Blog: https://lnkd.in/d-QpUvAf #NIHAging #NIABlog #AlzheimersDisease #ResearchResource

Join NIA for the final Common Data Elements (CDE) webinar! Connect with the NIA community, discuss AD/ADRD research, and other information related to CDEs. Mark your calendar for Friday, December 6th for the final webinar. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/e8wVAcsm #AgingResearch #CommonDataElements #AlzheimersDisease #Webinar #NIHAging

November is National Family Caregivers Month. Whether you are already a caregiver or may become one in the future, NIH MedlinePlus Magazine and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) have guidance, caregiving tips, and resources that can be helpful throughout your caregiving journey. Learn more: https://loom.ly/dxNLzzw

Your voice matters! Join NIH for a virtual townhall to share your input on the NIH Minority Health and Health Disparities Strategic Plan 2026-2030. Your ideas, concerns, and priorities can help shape the future of NIH’s efforts in minority health and health disparities research. Register today: https://bit.ly/48uW81O

We’re hiring! NIA’s Division of Behavioral and Social Research (BSR) is currently accepting applications for multiple positions. View the current openings here: https://lnkd.in/eRES42nQ #NIHaging #JobOpportunities #AgingResearch

Are you seeking a rewarding aging research career in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? If so, NIA is hiring! Open positions include: ? Staff Assistant / Program Specialist ? Health Science Policy Analyst (Planning & Reporting Branch) ? Health Science Policy Analyst (Analysis and Evaluation Branch) Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/g5dnzwN6 #NIHAging #Hiring #NIACareers #AgingResearch