Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN)

Catalyzing cross-disciplinary research across the NIA Center Programs: @NACCData @a2_collective @nia_demography @PepperOAIC @nathanshockctrs @RCMARCC Roybal roybalniaresearchcenters.org

📢 Call for Papers: The 2026 International Conference on Aging in the Americas invites submissions from emerging scholars conducting research on health & aging. Submit abstracts April 16-May 31 for this year’s conference, to be held Sept 23–25 in Chicago.🔗utmb.us/f89

🧠 Cognitive rehabilitation helps people with early dementia — but access is limited by workforce and scalability. What if therapy could be delivered by phone, powered by AI? Join us on Mar 24 (4–5pm ET) w/ Jen Flexman, PhD, MBA to learn how. 🔗 tinyurl.com/MassAITC-Mar-2… 🧵 (1/3)

Join us for our March webinar on March 12, 2026 (12pm-1pm EST) when Dr. Amir M. Rahmani from the UCI Institute for Future Health presents "Wearables, Agentic AI and Living Labs: The Future of Health Innovation." To register, click here: upenn.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🏠 Older adults living alone with cognitive decline are often overlooked in intervention research. This webinar highlights how technology-enabled, person-centered interventions can reach this growing population. 🗓️ Feb 24 at 4pET 🔗 tinyurl.com/MassAITC-Feb-2… #AgeTech #NIHFunding

The McKnight Innovator Awards aim to identify emerging scientific leaders to lead transformative research in the field of cognitive aging. Learn more about the new LOI stage, application process, and eligibility here: bit.ly/4aBxnmh

Join us March 20, 2026 for a free virtual workshop on handling survey weights & missing data, hosted by the Texas #RCMAR Analysis Core & UTMB Biostatistics. Learn from experts Xiaoying Yu, Jeong Hoon Jang & Moumita Chakraborty. Register for the Teams link utmb.us/f5a

Deadline Approaching! Travel support for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science," is available for approximately 10 early career investigators. Learn how to apply here: bit.ly/48UOvlV

A recording of our recent webinar "AI Fairness and Bias in ADRD and Aging Research," is now available to the public! Watch the webinar here: bit.ly/46fRd4S @moorejh

Join this afternoon's RCCN Webinar on AI Fairness and Bias in ADRD and Aging Research! This webinar will provide an overview of current use of AI in #AgingResearch, and cover how researchers can address bias in data for AI models. Register here: bit.ly/4r04HK2

Deadline Extended! This funding opportunity offers support that will integrate specialized resources across the NSCs of Oklahoma, the University of Washington, and the Jackson Laboratory. Learn more in the updated RFA here: bit.ly/4a1TN0B

View the RFA for this funding opportunity here: bit.ly/3LDpAM4!

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

Deadline Approaching Next Month! Travel Awards are available for the upcoming RCCN Workshop “Multidisciplinary Research in Aging/Team Science." Awardees will receive travel support, and participate in a special career development session. Learn more here: bit.ly/48UOvlV

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

Join us for our next webinar on December 11th (12-1pm EST) when Dr. Briana Vecchione from the Data & Society Research Institute presents "Talking to Machines: How LLMs are Changing Mental Health Support in the Age of AI." To register, click here: upenn.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Deadline is almost here! Apply for the AGE Early Career Scholar’s Program before Dec 10. Winners receive: • 2-yr AGE membership • $1300 travel award (AGE 2026) • Chance to present research • Mentorship from senior scholars Apply now 👉 age.memberclicks.net #AgingResearch

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

Register for free to join us on Fri, Jan 23rd @MountIdaCampus for a 1/2-day Workshop, "Digital Frontiers in Frailty: Opportunities for Early Detection and Clinical Action – Workshop." 🔗massaitc.org/digital-fronti… #Frailty #Geriatrics #AgeTech #DigitalHealth #AI #wearables

ICYMI: Many of the recordings and slides from our recent workshop are now available on the RCCN website here: bit.ly/3M8BNsa #ADRDResearch #AgingResearch

We are proud to feature 2025 RCCN Pilot Awardees Lauren Ferrante and Kathryn Callahan in this Pilot Awardee Spotlight! Learn more about their Inter-NIA Center pilot project here: bit.ly/4izqwNF #Frailty #AgingResearch