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Research Center founded by @UCSFGeriatrics to mentor and support investigators in furthering our knowledge in #geriatrics and #aging #research
San Francisco
Joined December 2019
Excited to share our @UCSFGeriatrics Division Chief & Pepper REC Co-Director Dr. Louise Walter was featured in @USNews' latest article, "8 Questions to Ask a Geriatrician at Your First Appointment" #AgingWell
https://t.co/XeqNa2u3tQ
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New publication from @NASEM_Health! Speakers at a June 2023 workshop explored the meaning, design, use, and evaluation of #HealthEquity metrics in health care, communities, and other settings. Read here: https://t.co/lAPRSPL6Tz
#PopHealthRT #HealthEquityRT #SDOH
nap.nationalacademies.org
Read online, download a free PDF.
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So strange to live in an era when explaining "age is NOT a disease" is still needed. Knowing "age itself" was considered for ICD-11 feels like a flashback to the Middle Ages, doesn’t it? #ageism Great editorial for these strange times @LancetLongevity
https://t.co/FEAnfcgAVe
How “old age” was withdrawn as a diagnosis from ICD-11 - The Lancet Healthy Longevity
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#DYK NIA funds several Research Career Development (K) Awards for #researchers across career stages? Read more and apply by the Oct. 12 deadline:
nia.nih.gov
Research Career Development Awards are available to individuals at a variety of career stages post-terminal degree who wish to become independent investigators.
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🎉 Pepper Scholar Alumna Dr. Alexandra Lee has been awarded a UCSF RAP grant for her study on diabetes treatment in nursing homes. Working with Pepper PESC Co-Director Dr. Sei Lee, they’ll explore the use of SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists from 2020-2023. Congrats!
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“The process used to change the definition of Alzheimer's disease serves as an exemplar of the insidious nature of how industry, including pharmaceutical and diagnostics corporations, influences how diseases are redefined.” https://t.co/26VIRwyrOg
agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Click on the article title to read more.
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Want to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, #caregiving, and local Alzheimer’s resources during #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth? Try out the https://t.co/WP9a55AuYZ Virtual Assistant to get connected to answers in real time: https://t.co/Zta7Y1zX6v.
#NIAAlzheimers
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Often, #clinicians feel pressured to accomplish more in less time. Designed to be quick and reliable, the #NIHToolbox can help by offering short admin times (without losing psychometric qualities)! Each test can be administered in <7 minutes. Learn more > https://t.co/IOhTh4hZmV
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Neurodelirium: Using biomarkers to study delirium superimposed on dementia with neurohospitalist delirium guru @saralahue at #ADS24SAC @AmerDelirium
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The Day the Electronic Medical Records System Went Down Wonderful essay! "We spent more time talking to our patients, listening to their complaints. We talked to the nurses in person listened to their perspective on how our patients were doing"
jamanetwork.com
This essay describes the author’s experience of improved patient care and collaboration the day the electronic medical records system went down.
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Join us this Thursday (May 2) at NCRC as we welcome @laurenhuntRN of @UCSF_IHPS to discuss hospice use trends and solutions for improving hospice care for people with dementia. Register now: https://t.co/PB7M53EuzM
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Join NIA at the virtual 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) on May 9–11. Check out our list of research presentations, panel discussions, and where you can connect with NIA staff: https://t.co/koTRWjoSx0
#AGS24 @AmerGeriatrics
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Last week I received an award from @PHGSU for service. I was 100% honored to have my work & contributions recognized. I am also grateful for the amazing colleagues & the community. Especially grateful for our exceptional Chair. Shannon Self Brown is truly one of a kind.
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In this #Grantee Spotlight Interview, 2023 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Cory Baumann, PhD of @ohiou speaks on what inspires his AFAR supported #agingresearch. Read more here: https://t.co/q1oRzjuTOg
#healthspan #longevity
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Please join @AgingInitiative on Monday, May 13th at 2pm ET as James McNally, PhD presents "A Team Science Based Resource to Support the Evolution of MCCs Research." Learn more/Register here: https://t.co/fWZh9gTkvF
#Delirium
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Upcoming RCCN Workshop: Nutrition and Aging Biology. This will be a hybrid meeting & registration to join virtually is free & open to the public. View the agenda here: https://t.co/dDI4cDj8ID. Register here: https://t.co/yx5h1sk44Y.
#agingresearch
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An amazing mentor incredibly worthy of this honor!! I would not be doing the research I am today without her support, guidance, commitment, and compassion. Congrats! 🎉
Congratulations Dr. @LWalterMD for joining the newest class of @AmerGeriatrics Society Fellows - a distinguished cohort of geriatrics experts recognized for a deep commitment to advancing high-quality, person-centered care for all older adults. https://t.co/A8HSqxVNtI
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Great opportunity for early-stage clinician investigators pursuing aging research and training @PepperOAIC @AgingInitiative @NIHAging @NIDUS_Delirium @DeprescribeUS @rccnaging @AmerGeriatrics @johnahartford @Aging_Research
Upcoming Deadline: Clin-STAR Aging Research Development and Training Awards aim to prepare early career investigators for careers in aging-related research and stimulate new collaborations on clinically-relevant aging research projects. View the RFA here: https://t.co/oAW4PcLasg
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Celebrating two of our most deserving colleagues - & finest people! - at @UCSFSurgery. Drs Wen Shen & Emily Finlayson are the Fishbon Endowed Chairs in Ambulatory Surgery. Congrats both! #MedTwitter
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