Support is requested for continuation of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Aging Research Training Program. The principal goal of the Aging Research Training Program is to prepare clinician- investigators for careers in aging research, particularly within academic Divisions of Geriatric Medicine and in other clinical disciplines that play a major role in caring for older adults. The program places special focus on Patient-Oriented Aging Research, although exceptional investigators from all domains of aging research are welcome. The Aging Research Training Program aims to develop skills in key areas, including formulation of research questions, design of observational and experimental studies, techniques for execution of study design, critical analysis and interpretation of findings, verbal and written scientific communication, and career development strategies including pathways of entry into successful research careers. The Program has three concurrent components. The first component is an intensive curriculum in clinical research methods, culminating in a master's degree. The second component is a series of interactive and ?case-based? seminars related to aging research, including weekly research works-in-progress conferences. The third component is a mentored research project, which is the cornerstone of the training experience. The program culminates in presentation of research findings at national scientific meetings, submission of at least two peer-reviewed research reports for publication, and preparation of a grant application. The Aging Research Training Program attracts highly qualified MD and PhD candidates. Trainees are selected for their potential to establish themselves as independent investigators and academic leaders in aging research. Over the last 5 funding cycles, the program has succeeded in recruiting and retaining outstanding trainees and progressing fellows into research-oriented faculty positions with a high success rate in obtaining competitive career development awards. To build on our past success and continue training a next generation of leaders in aging research, we request a five-year continuation of funding for two postdoctoral fellows in each of two research training years.

Public Health Relevance

Training the next generation of clinician-investigators in Patient-Oriented Aging Research is essential to improving care for the growing population of vulnerable older adults. Thoughtful approaches that combine the best of research training alongside close understanding of clinical issues can produce a cadre of investigators who are well-equipped to advance research in this critical area.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Type
Institutional National Research Service Award (T32)
Project #
5T32AG000212-27
Application #
9701069
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZAG1)
Program Officer
Eldadah, Basil A
Project Start
1991-09-01
Project End
2023-04-30
Budget Start
2019-05-01
Budget End
2020-04-30
Support Year
27
Fiscal Year
2019
Total Cost
Indirect Cost
Name
University of California San Francisco
Department
Internal Medicine/Medicine
Type
Schools of Medicine
DUNS #
094878337
City
San Francisco
State
CA
Country
United States
Zip Code
94118
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