Join us for the virtual AGS CoCare®: HELP Special Interest Group Meeting hosted by GSA on Tuesday, October 11th at 4pm ET – Click here to register now. Please note: you do not have to be a GSA member to attend the SIG meeting. The meeting will cover how sites got their HELP programs started, overcame barriers, and have […]
Author Archive: nidus_delirium
Updated Adult Delirium Measurement Info Cards
Dr. Rich Jones recently updated our Adult Delirium Measurement Info Cards. One of the major updates is the addition of COSMIN ratings. To view the newly updated cards, visit the Info Cards page.
Investigator of the Month (September 2022): Babar A. Khan, MD
Dr. Babar Khan’s research is at the critical intersection of acute illness and aging brain. He is a patient oriented-translational/clinical researcher with a principal focus on developing a biomarker profile among delirious patients in the intensive care unit to predict their long term cognitive, physical and psychological morbidity. In addition, he directs the Critical Care […]
2023 American Delirium Society Call for Symposium, Workshop, and Panel Discussion Proposals
The 2023 American Delirium Society Annual Meeting Conference Planning Committee requests proposals for Symposia, Workshops, and Panel Discussions for the next annual meeting that will be held in Providence, RI from June 11-13, 2023. The ADS 2023 Conference Submission guide describes the characteristics of a Symposia, Workshop, and Panel Discussion (available on the ADS website). […]
Demonstration Projects Program Request for Applications – Letter of Intent due September 16, 2022
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Imbedded Pragmatic Alzheimer’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Clinical Trials (IMPACT) Collaboratory (U54AG063546) was established in 2019 to build the nation’s capacity to conduct pragmatic clinical trials (ePCTs) of non-pharmacological interventions embedded within health care systems to improve the care of people living with AD/ADRD and their care partners. The […]
Delirium Central is Live!
Delirium Central is a newly-launched, delirium-focused website. Maintained by Dr. Sharon K. Inouye and the Aging Brain Center team at the Marcus Institute for Aging Research, a Harvard Medical School affiliate, the site offers delirium resources for clinicians, researchers, patients, and family members. In addition, the site cross-links with NIDUS II. Delirium Central’s vision is […]
Delirium Research Hub Spotlight – Esther Oh, MD, PhD
Every few months, the Delirium Research Hub selects an investigator and research study included in the Delirium Research Hub to feature as a Spotlight Investigator. This month, we are featuring Dr. Esther Oh. Her research focuses on the development of biomarkers for various stages of dementia, as markers of early detection and for markers of […]
The National Institute on Aging/American Geriatrics Society (NIA/AGS) Webinar for Early Career Researchers
Calling all Early Career Researchers – Registration is Now Open! The National Institute on Aging/American Geriatrics Society (NIA/AGS) will hold a Webinar for Early Career Researchers Thursday, June 30 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm ET. Specifically designed for early career researchers, this session is also open to any other attendees. In the session, NIA […]
Butler-Williams Scholar Program 2022 Cohort Applications
The National Institute on Aging Butler-Williams Scholars Program is currently accepting applications for the 2022 cohort. The Butler-Williams (B-W) Scholars Program provides a powerful pathway for early-career scientists to expand their networks, advance grant writing skills, and gain a broader understanding of the science NIA conducts and supports. Early Career Scientists who are new to […]
Answers to some Frequently-Asked-Questions about the NIDUS II Pilot Awards
[updated 10/6/22] Applications for the 2023 NIDUS II Pilot Grant Awards are due Friday, May 5, 2023, 5:00PM EST. We have compiled responses to some NIDUS II Pilot Grant FAQs here to help assist applicants during the process. If you have additional questions or would like further clarification, then please contact NIDUS@hsl.harvard.edu. Also, applicants may […]