A publication of the University of Utah Center on Aging 

2014 RFP Call for Pilot Grants

We are pleased to officially announce the Call for 2014 Pilot Grants. Submission deadline is Monday, August 18 by 11:59 PM MST.

Complete information and instructions for application is posted on the Center on Aging 2014 Pilot Grant webpage.

The Center on Aging sponsors an annual pilot grant program to promote the development of aging research at the University of Utah.  The goal of this program is to encourage new investigator development, attract established investigators to aging research and stimulate interdisciplinary research collaborations ultimately leading to new externally funded research.

Applications will be reviewed in two tracks: those related to Biological and Health Sciences and to Behavioral Science, Social Science and Policy. The Center's Steering Committee is hoping to receive high quality applications representing the full spectrum of the Center's disciplinary backgrounds.

Hartford Center Updates

This week Dr. Patricia Berry assumed her new position as Professor and Director at the Hartford Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at Oregon Health and Sciences University. Pat will retain an adjunct appointment at the University of Utah and continue to serve on several student committees. Dr. Linda Edelman has assumed the role of Associate Director of the HCGNE here at Utah.
 
Kristin Cloyes, Ph.D. has been awarded a Clair M. Fagin Postdoctoral fellowship from the National Hartford Centers of Gerontologic Nursing Excellence. For the next two years she will enhance her clinical and research expertise with a focus on geropsychiatric nursing. Kristin was also awarded a sabbatical for Spring 2015 during which she will continue this focus.

We congratulate Katarina Friberg Felsted who was recently named as a Jonas Scholar (2014-2016), and Noorda-Hartford Fellow (2014-2017).

 

Utah Commission on Aging

MUSIC & MEMORY℠ Comes To Utah

As reported in last month's newsletter Dan Cohen's groundbreaking MUSIC & MEMORY℠ program, as featured in the award-winning documentary "Alive Inside", is being implemented in Utah!

The Utah Commission on Aging has been designated as the coordinator for a workgroup of key leaders from local state agencies, businesses, clinical providers and non-profits to ensure successful collaboration of the Utah roll-out. Application of this program state-wide will likely offer great opportunities for research projects. 

Free Film Screenings of "Alive Inside"

Don't miss attending an upcoming film screening and panel Q & A of "Alive Inside". These screenings are free and open to the public.

We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues:

•  Tuesday, July 22 - Salt Lake City Public Library SLC UT - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 14 - Viridian Center, South Jordan UT - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 16 - King Koal Theatre - Price, Utah 4:00 PM

Thursday, August 21 - Star Hall, Moab, Utah - 7:00 PM

Thursday, August 21 - Peery’s Theatre, Ogden UT - 7:00 PM

Monday, September 15 - Snowbird Cliff Lodge – Rocky Mt. Geriatrics Conference 5:15 PM

 

Upcoming Events

AGING GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

NOTE: This is not necessarily a comprehensive list. Please Search for additional opportunities at Grants.nih.gov. 

 

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Center on Aging Membership Directory

As a mostly virtual Center, we depend on the accuracy and timeliness of our Web presence. Center members are urged to review and update their membership directory information. Please view your information on the Center’s Web site . Please send any updates or requests for changes to aging@utah.edu.