Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center
@nathanshockcenters.org
Providing leadership and advancing basic research in the #biology of aging. https://nathanshockcenters.org/
Published by NSC3, supported by NIA Award U24AG056053. Content solely responsibility of authors / does not represent NIH official views.
Published by NSC3, supported by NIA Award U24AG056053. Content solely responsibility of authors / does not represent NIH official views.
View the RFA for this funding opportunity here: bit.ly/3LDpAM4!
Interested in the Aging Gene Discovery (AGeD) Collaborative NSC Pilot Awards which integrates resources offered by the Nathan Shock Centers of Oklahoma, the University of Washington, and the Jackson Laboratory? Register now for the informational webinar to learn more: bit.ly/4jvyAPQ
January 9, 2026 at 7:22 PM
View the RFA for this funding opportunity here: bit.ly/3LDpAM4!
Interested in the Aging Gene Discovery (AGeD) Collaborative NSC Pilot Awards which integrates resources offered by the Nathan Shock Centers of Oklahoma, the University of Washington, and the Jackson Laboratory? Register now for the informational webinar to learn more: bit.ly/4jvyAPQ
January 9, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Interested in the Aging Gene Discovery (AGeD) Collaborative NSC Pilot Awards which integrates resources offered by the Nathan Shock Centers of Oklahoma, the University of Washington, and the Jackson Laboratory? Register now for the informational webinar to learn more: bit.ly/4jvyAPQ
We're so glad to highlight 2024 San Antonio NSC Pilot Awardee Dr. Valentina R. Garbarino in this NSC Pilot Awardee Spotlight. You can read about Dr. Garbarino's pilot project in the full interview here: bit.ly/4szuo5E #BiologyofAging #MouseModels
January 9, 2026 at 7:15 PM
We're so glad to highlight 2024 San Antonio NSC Pilot Awardee Dr. Valentina R. Garbarino in this NSC Pilot Awardee Spotlight. You can read about Dr. Garbarino's pilot project in the full interview here: bit.ly/4szuo5E #BiologyofAging #MouseModels
Tom Buford, Center Co-Director of the UAB Nathan Shock Center, comments on the importance of aerobic activity after 50 in this AARP article, "6 Proven Health Benefits of Aerobic Exercise for 50+." Read more here: bit.ly/4pnSBsV #AgingResearch #ExerciseMedicine
January 8, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Tom Buford, Center Co-Director of the UAB Nathan Shock Center, comments on the importance of aerobic activity after 50 in this AARP article, "6 Proven Health Benefits of Aerobic Exercise for 50+." Read more here: bit.ly/4pnSBsV #AgingResearch #ExerciseMedicine
In a recently published Obesity paper, lead author Dr. Wasiuddin Najam and colleagues highlight a previously unrecognized oversight in pair-feeding studies. Read more here: bit.ly/45FugI0
January 7, 2026 at 5:25 PM
In a recently published Obesity paper, lead author Dr. Wasiuddin Najam and colleagues highlight a previously unrecognized oversight in pair-feeding studies. Read more here: bit.ly/45FugI0
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Deadline Approaching Next Month! Travel Awards are available for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science." Awardees will receive travel support, as well as participate in a special pre-workshop career development session. Learn more here: bit.ly/48UOvlV
January 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Deadline Approaching Next Month! Travel Awards are available for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science." Awardees will receive travel support, as well as participate in a special pre-workshop career development session. Learn more here: bit.ly/48UOvlV
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Upcoming RCCN Webinar! This webinar will provide a general overview of use of AI in #ADRD and #AgingResearch, and how researchers can address fairness and bias in data for AI models. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/440SQ5C
January 5, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Upcoming RCCN Webinar! This webinar will provide a general overview of use of AI in #ADRD and #AgingResearch, and how researchers can address fairness and bias in data for AI models. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/440SQ5C
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Travel Awards are available for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science." Awardees will receive support for travel and accommodations, as well as participate in a special pre-workshop career development session. Learn more here: bit.ly/48UOvlV
December 16, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Travel Awards are available for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science." Awardees will receive support for travel and accommodations, as well as participate in a special pre-workshop career development session. Learn more here: bit.ly/48UOvlV
We're so glad to highlight 2024 UAB NSC Pilot Awardee Dr. Robert Mankowski in this NSC Pilot Awardee Spotlight. You can read about Dr. Mankowski's pilot project in the full Spotlight Interview here: bit.ly/4pOs60y #AgingResearch #BiologyofAging #Senescence
December 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
We're so glad to highlight 2024 UAB NSC Pilot Awardee Dr. Robert Mankowski in this NSC Pilot Awardee Spotlight. You can read about Dr. Mankowski's pilot project in the full Spotlight Interview here: bit.ly/4pOs60y #AgingResearch #BiologyofAging #Senescence
Upcoming Deadline! The Upstate NY Nathan Shock Center is soliciting applications for Pilot Awards supporting fundamental and translational research projects relevant to the biology of aging. Applications are due December 15. Learn more here: bit.ly/3MoCopz #AgingResearch
December 4, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Upcoming Deadline! The Upstate NY Nathan Shock Center is soliciting applications for Pilot Awards supporting fundamental and translational research projects relevant to the biology of aging. Applications are due December 15. Learn more here: bit.ly/3MoCopz #AgingResearch
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Upcoming RCCN Webinar! In this webinar, the speakers will discuss how potential bias in the data used to train AI models can potentially negatively impact outputs, and how to address data bias. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/440SQ5C
December 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Upcoming RCCN Webinar! In this webinar, the speakers will discuss how potential bias in the data used to train AI models can potentially negatively impact outputs, and how to address data bias. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/440SQ5C
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ICYMI: Many of the recordings and slides from our recent workshop are now available on the RCCN website here: bit.ly/3M8BNsa #ADRDResearch #AgingResearch
December 1, 2025 at 5:34 PM
ICYMI: Many of the recordings and slides from our recent workshop are now available on the RCCN website here: bit.ly/3M8BNsa #ADRDResearch #AgingResearch
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The UW Nathan Shock Center is enthusiastic to announce a request for applications for a multi-center collaboration with the NSCs of the Jackson Laboratory and the University of Oklahoma. Please see the call below!
November 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM
The UW Nathan Shock Center is enthusiastic to announce a request for applications for a multi-center collaboration with the NSCs of the Jackson Laboratory and the University of Oklahoma. Please see the call below!
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We are proud to feature 2025 RCCN Pilot Awardees David Allison and Colby Vorland in this Pilot Awardee Spotlight! Learn more about their Inter-NIA Center pilot project here: bit.ly/4pvWAEb #Geroscience #Statistics #AgingResearch @colbyvorland.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
We are proud to feature 2025 RCCN Pilot Awardees David Allison and Colby Vorland in this Pilot Awardee Spotlight! Learn more about their Inter-NIA Center pilot project here: bit.ly/4pvWAEb #Geroscience #Statistics #AgingResearch @colbyvorland.bsky.social
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Exciting work to come with the new Wisconsin Nathan Shock Center! @nathanshockcenters.org Learn more: nathanshockcenter.wisc.edu
November 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Exciting work to come with the new Wisconsin Nathan Shock Center! @nathanshockcenters.org Learn more: nathanshockcenter.wisc.edu
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Last day to submit your letter of intent!
Deadline extended to Nov. 24, 2025. We are accepting proposals for Pilot Research Awards.
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/... Apply now!
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/... Apply now!
November 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Last day to submit your letter of intent!
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Congratulations to Dr. Arlan Richardson on receiving the 2025 George M. Martin Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award at #GSA2025 today!
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November 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations to Dr. Arlan Richardson on receiving the 2025 George M. Martin Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award at #GSA2025 today!
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Save the date! The 2026 Geroscience Symposium is September 22, 2026! #2026GeroscienceSymposium
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November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Save the date! The 2026 Geroscience Symposium is September 22, 2026! #2026GeroscienceSymposium
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Deadline extended to Nov. 24, 2025. We are accepting proposals for Pilot Research Awards.
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/... Apply now!
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/... Apply now!
November 7, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Deadline extended to Nov. 24, 2025. We are accepting proposals for Pilot Research Awards.
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/... Apply now!
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/... Apply now!
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The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center is now accepting proposals for Pilot Research Awards.
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/...
Letter of Intent Deadline: Nov 10, 2025: Apply now!
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/...
Letter of Intent Deadline: Nov 10, 2025: Apply now!
WNPRC Pilot Research Awards
2025 Pilot Awards timeline: The following RFA is also available in pdf format here. KEY DATES Nov. 10, 2025: Letter of Intent deadline Jan. 30, 2026: Full application deadline (if invited) May 1, 2026...
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November 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The Wisconsin National Primate Research Center is now accepting proposals for Pilot Research Awards.
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/...
Letter of Intent Deadline: Nov 10, 2025: Apply now!
Funding: Up to $70,000 (direct costs) over two years.
Details & RFA: primate.wisc.edu/our-science/...
Letter of Intent Deadline: Nov 10, 2025: Apply now!
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🗣️ Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center Pilot Award applications are due in next week weeks! Don't forget to submit your application on our website, oklahomanathanshockcenteronaging.org/pilot-grant/
October 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🗣️ Oklahoma Nathan Shock Center Pilot Award applications are due in next week weeks! Don't forget to submit your application on our website, oklahomanathanshockcenteronaging.org/pilot-grant/
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Congratulations to Drs. Logan, Sonntag, Richardson, and Unnikrishnan on the acceptance of their paper in Aging and Disease!
“The Ability of Activity and Cognition in Old Mice to Predict Age of Death.”
“The Ability of Activity and Cognition in Old Mice to Predict Age of Death.”
October 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Congratulations to Drs. Logan, Sonntag, Richardson, and Unnikrishnan on the acceptance of their paper in Aging and Disease!
“The Ability of Activity and Cognition in Old Mice to Predict Age of Death.”
“The Ability of Activity and Cognition in Old Mice to Predict Age of Death.”
Learn about new Upstate Nathan Shock Center director, Vera Gorbunova's work on lifespan and longevity research in this New York Times article, "Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales:" bit.ly/47hc0Gn
October 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Learn about new Upstate Nathan Shock Center director, Vera Gorbunova's work on lifespan and longevity research in this New York Times article, "Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales:" bit.ly/47hc0Gn
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ICYMI: The recording from last week's Clin-STAR webinar "The Art and Science of the Pilot Study: Challenges and Solutions" is now available here: bit.ly/3L1W4yZ
October 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
ICYMI: The recording from last week's Clin-STAR webinar "The Art and Science of the Pilot Study: Challenges and Solutions" is now available here: bit.ly/3L1W4yZ