The NIA Monthly Update | January 2025

National Institute on Aging (NIA)

Published Jan 2, 2025

Stay on top of the latest in NIA’s aging research initiatives with our monthly update. This newsletter features five recent updates you don't want to miss such as funding opportunities, science advances, conferences and training events, research resources, and more.

Workshop: Aging Mechanisms Impacting Women’s Health

Join NIA for the Aging Mechanisms Impacting Women’s Health workshop on March 20-21, 2025. The event will be held both in-person and virtually. Workshop sessions include:

Impact of female reproductive aging on women’s healthspan
Sex-dependent effects on aging and women’s health
Sex-specific aging musculoskeletal conditions and women’s health

Learn more and register for the event.

Sign up for NIA’s Notice of Funding Opportunities newsletter

Looking for funding in aging and dementia research? NIA's newsletter provides a monthly round up of the latest funding opportunities, notices of special interest, and more. Subscribe to stay connected.

The journey to healthy aging: Lessons from around the world

Despite setbacks from COVID-19, one of humanity’s most remarkable achievements has been a long-term increase in global life expectancy compared to a century ago. Global insights from NIA-funded studies are increasing our understanding of healthy aging. Learn more from the Inside NIA blog.

Early-life sugar intake may affect chronic disease risk

NIA-funded researchers found that limiting sugar exposure in utero and during the first two years of life could protect against type 2 diabetes and hypertension later in life. The findings reinforce the impact of early diet on long-term health. Learn more about the research study.

Share your input on mentorship in aging research!

How can we best amplify, reward, and share novel, innovative, inclusive, and effective mentoring methods or approaches within the aging field? NIA recently released a request for information to gain insight into how to promote and support mentorship in aging science. Share your ideas and feedback by Jan. 10.

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