August 2018 Issue/Volume 12, Number 08
A PUBLICATION OF THE UNIV. OF UTAH CENTER ON AGING
2018 Pilot Grant Awards Announced
The Center on Aging Steering Committee completed its review of 14 pilot grant applications
that were submitted this year. We had a difficult challenge to select from this
group of meritorious projects and rank the ones that were ultimately selected for
funding.
We are pleased to announce the following awards:
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Robert Campbell, PhD; Assistant Professor; Department of Internal Medicine |
Inflammation in Aging Increases Platelet Hyperactivity and Thrombosis |
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Vincent Koppelmans, PhD; Assistant Professor; Department of Psychology |
Ecological Assessment of Emotion Regulation in Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment |
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Michelle Litchman, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP; Assistant Professor; College of Nursing |
A Feasibility Study of Older Adults and their Care partners using RT-CGM Share |
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Marc Porter, PhD; USTAR Professor; Nano Institute of Utah |
Sensitive Detection of Age-Related Biomarkers Using Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering |
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Karen Schliep, PhD, MSPH; Assistant Professor; Department of Family & Preventive Medicine/Public Health |
Association Between Women's Reproductive Health and Later Dementia |
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Lauren Theilen, MD; Assistant Professor; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Vascular Aging in Women with a History of Recurrent Hypertensive Disease of Pregnancy |
Welcome to new Center on Aging Members
Robert Campbell, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Molecular Medicine
Program
Youjeong Kang, PhD, MPH, CCRN, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing
Vincent Koppelmans, PhD, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Michelle Litchman, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing
Marc Porter, PhD, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nano Institute of Utah
Karen Schliep, PhD, MSPH, Assistant Professor, Division of Public Health
Lauren Theilen, MD, Visiting Instructor & Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellow, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology
Robert Welsh, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry
Utah Commission on Aging
Commission published Episode 5 of the Rap on Aging, “Nothing to Hide, Everything to
Lose” interviewing law enforcement expert, Chris Burbank, and internet security educator,
Debbie White, talking about how to be aware of fraudulent schemes and steps people
can take to protect themselves.
Commission held its quarterly meeting on Aug 9, 2018 at the Bateman Horne Education
Center. Over thirty members and partners attended to hear updates and engage in community
project discussions. We also had a dozen guests representing the Gleeful Choir, a
grant-funded effort led by Emily Christensen of Crescendo Music Therapy and a member
of the Music and Memory Utah Coalition, with participants representing individuals
with dementia and their caregivers. The three numbers created an endearing exchange
and set the tone for a productive meeting.
Public Policy committee considerations include expanded funding for Commission projects,
support of continued services funding, Alzheimer’s Coordinating Council, and looking
at supporting dental services for dual-eligibles within the Medicaid program. Research
and Academia committee reported out on first planning meeting and expanding reach
to other academic institutions in the state with interests and programs in gerontology.
The Community Resources committee met but did not report out. The Communications committee
discussed the progress with the DOJ grant.
Sonia Salari of the University of Utah Department of Family and Consumer Studies
presented a sobering look at rising violence in older adults. Her research includes
family violence across the life course. Utah Legal Services attorney, Tanta Lisa Clayton
discussed the application of the Uniform Power of Attorney Document. Ronnie Daniel
of the Alzheimer’s Association reported on the Alzheimer’s Association International
Conference and scientific findings presented at the recent Chicago meetings. Finally,
Kristy Cottrell of Davis County AAA, reported on the National Association of Area
Agencies on Aging Conference.
Other Commission projects included quarterly meeting with the Music & Memory Utah
Coalition and our continuing the plan for expanding scope. Explored making this project
a part of a graduate student’s practicum. Falls Prevention Alliance partner meeting
moving strategy forward for building awareness and prevention education throughout
partner agencies and constituents as well as creating a structure and funding mechanism
for future sustainability. Presentation in Chicago with four representatives of the
FPA was well-attended and successfully presented.
We are encouraging all Commission partners to participate in one of the Walks for
Alzheimer’s and to form or join a team.
ED Ence met with Davis County CARE volunteers and board on senior fraud and abuse
issues. They are active partners in our DOJ grant.
Grant Opportunities
NIA Funding Opportunities
2019 Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research
(GEMSSTAR). The GEMSSTAR award is targeted to early faculty members who have recently
completed their medical, surgical, or dental training in any specialty or discipline
and who are embarking on a career in clinical aging research in their specialty area.
The award is intended to offer support in a particularly vulnerable time in a new
clinical faculty member's career. Click here to learn more. Submit your Letter of Intent by Sunday, September 23rd and your full application
by Tuesday, October 23rd.
2019 Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging. This funding
opportunity invites early-stage physician and other health professional investigators
with a commitment to aging and/or aging-related diseases to apply for awards to advance
research and leadership skills in their specialty and in the broader fields of aging
and geriatrics.
- Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) RFA-AG-19-017 is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial.
- Applicants proposing a clinical trial or an ancillary clinical trial as lead investigator should apply to the companion FOA, RFA-AG-19-018.
Upcoming Events
2018 Utah Translational Hypertension Symposium
September 19th, 2018
8:00am-6:30pm
The Ivory Room of the Thomas S. Monson Center
(411 E S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84111)
https://medicine.utah.edu/htn-symposium/
The NIH-sponsored symposium is two days and will include one day of lectures by hypertension
researchers and a one-day workshop focused on doing hypertension-related research
in the Jackson Heart Study.
Paul Whelton, MD, MSc, the chair of the AHA Hypertension Guidelines Committee that
was published last year is the Keynote Speaker
This event is free and open to the public. To register, please visit the RSVP link: http://bit.ly/HTN2018.
16th Annual Rocky Mountain Geriatrics Conference
Aging in Place: Promoting Independence and Planning for the Future of Our Aging Population
September 24-25, 2018
Broomfield, CO
Registration Here
Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting - will be taking place from November 14 - 18th in Boston, Massachusetts. The meeting theme is "The Purposes of Longer Lives".
https://www.geron.org/meetings-events/gsa-2018-annual-scientific-meeting
Member Updates/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. Send any updates or requests for changes to Heather at heather.podolan@hsc.utah.edu or aging.utah.edu.
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The bristlecone pine tree (Pinus longaeva) - the earth’s oldest inhabitant with a
life span of almost 5,000 years - is found only in Utah and five other western states.
Its extraordinary longevity and ability to adapt and survive in extremely harsh environmental
conditions above 10,000 feet embodies the investigative spirit and mission of the
Utah Center on Aging.
Best,
Mark A. Supiano, MD
Executive Director - Center on Aging