Register to attend the 2022 PARC Retreat, which will bring together PARC Associates and aging researchers from across Penn. The PARC Retreat aims to foster collaborations for innovative aging research, provide networking opportunities, and encourage work that advances the PARC Research Themes:
Health Care and Long-Term Care in Older Adults
Cognition and Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementia (ADRD)
Health Disparities in Aging
Early-Life Conditions and Older Adult Health, Behavior and Well-Being
Global Aging and Health
COVID-19 and Aging
The day-long retreat will take place at Perry World House and includes a keynote speech by Rebeca Wong, a panel discussion on the future of aging research, and a series of lightning talks. PARC Associate and Penn aging researchers are encouraged to submit a brief abstract for a 5-15 minute presentation or poster by April 15, 2022. Aging related posters presented at the 2022 PAA, Academy Health, and other recent research meetings are welcome. View the preliminary agenda below. We look forward to seeing you at the Retreat!
This PARC Aging Chat will feature the research of the Partnership to Improve Care and Translate Evidence for Seniors (PICANTES), which was established to foster and support partnerships between community nursing homes and academic research faculty to promote and facilitate the testing and evaluation of innovative approaches to improving care for older adults. REGISTER NOW.
This Aging Chat will feature a discussion on aging-related datasets available to PARC researchers and also will include information on how to apply for the Quartet Pilot Project Competition. Prior awardees will share experiences with the Quartet Program, provide advice on writing an effective grant, and outline how the pilot grant funding and research has facilitated subsequent applications to NIH or NSF. REGISTER NOW.
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