Aging Center Dispatch - October 24-28

The Aging Center Dispatch

News & Notes

  • Check out the Duke@GSA 2022 Presentation Index to see all the great work that Duke and Durham VA colleagues are presenting at the Nov 2-6 meeting in Indianapolis.  If you are attending GSA, make sure to join us for the Duke Ice Cream Social!  Details are included in the Duke@GSA index linked above.
     
  • Arts & Health at Duke, in collaboration with the Duke Dementia Family Support Program, is hosting a special exhibition through November 30 titled "The Day After Yesterday - Portraits of Dementia."  The exhibit is in the HAFS Concourse, Mars Galleries (badge access concourse to Duke North from DMP) and the images are also available for viewing online.  
     
  • Worth a listen: NPR 1A segment on American older adults living in poverty -- The Price of Poverty: Seniors are Feeling the Squeeze
     
  • Develop the aging research and geriatrics pipeline, and catch 'em while they're young!!  The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics is seeking mentors for Summer 2023 and AY'23-'24 research opportunities for exceptional highschool students who are seeking careers in research and medicine.  Read all about the 40-year tradition of engaging students in research on the NCSSM Mentorship Program Website, and register through their online portal if you are interested in participating as a mentor.  Questions? Email Dr. Sarah Shoemaker

Events:

Geriatrics Grand Rounds: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Geriatrics

October 24, 2022 | 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Physical Function Assessment in Older Adults: Workshop for Health Professionals and Clinical Researchers

October 25, 2022 | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm

DIWG: Cell Biology, Stem Cells

October 27, 2022 | 9:30 am to 11:00 am

Aging Center Postdoc Seminar: Sickle Cell Disease in the Older Adult

October 27, 2022 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm

Triangle Regeneration Biology Symposium

October 27, 2022 | 11:30 am to 6:00 pm

ADRD IDEAS Forum: Brain Vulnerabilities to Identify Markers of Early Dementia

October 27, 2022 | 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

 

Professional Development & Educational Opportunities:

Consulting and Collaborating: Using the 5Ts 

A workshop for junior faculty and mid-career investigators conducting research relevant to older adults: Improving communication using the 5Ts Framework, presented by the Pepper Center Research and Education Component

October 31st, 2:00 - 3:30pm and December 12th, 10:00 - 11:30am
(registrants are expected to attend both sessions)

Registration is free and space is limited to 15 participants.  Click Here for program details and registration link

2023 Pepper Center Intervention Development Workshop

The objective of this workshop is to support early investigators in developing and testing complex interventions targeting older populations.  The workshop will be held over 7 sessions in February and March, 2023.  Registration is free and the workshop is limited to 25 participants.  

Click here for workshop details and registration link

ALICE Program Call for Applications: Academic Leadership, Innovation, and Collaborative Engagement for Mid-Career Women Faculty

The Office for Faculty is now accepting applications for the ALICE program – a leadership development program for mid-career women faculty in the School of Medicine. ALICE – Academic Leadership, Innovation, and Collaborative Engagement –provides in-depth opportunities for leadership skill development, personal reflection and goal setting, peer-mentoring, and structured 360 feedback. The program aims to address the widely recognized gap in the number of women in senior leadership positions in academic medicine by providing a tailored leadership development opportunity for women. 

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NOVEMBER 4.     VISIT THE ALICE WEBSITE

Applications Are Now Available for the 2023 Duke Clinical Leadership Program    

The Duke Clinical Leadership Program (DCLP) was founded by the Chancellor for Health Affairs in 2010 to help expand leadership capacity within Duke Health. The program consists of ten, half-day sessions over the course of six months. The program is supported by the Chancellor and run by the School of Medicine Office for Faculty.  Learn more and apply online  Applications are due 11/10/22

Innovations in Geriatrics Showcase

Faculty, fellows, and staff are encouraged to register for the inaugural Innovations in Geriatrics Education Showcase on 10/26 from 1-3PDT/3-5 CDT/4-6 EDT!  You'll get to hear about exciting work and engage in discussion with colleagues.  Registration is free and participation is via zoom.  Click here to register.

Resilience Research Colloquium 2023 - Presented by Duke Pepper Center and Duke Roybal Center

Friday, January 27, 2023 from 8:30am-2:30pm.  Click the link above for agenda and registration information.

Research and Education Retreat Save the Date

Other Calendars of Interest:

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