A WashU alumna discusses her journey from student to a career helping others research and advance knowledge and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
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What does nuclear energy and laboratory animal ethics have in common?
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track discusses his work learning about radiation and other types of energy used in medicine.
An invaluable introduction to neuroscience research
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Track discusses her experience in mentor, Yao Chen’s lab learning about neuroscience research.
Researching Alzheimer’s Disease
One student reflects on her Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases mentored project on preventing falls among older adults with Alzheimer’s disease.. uj
Opening my eyes to WashU’s Occupational Therapy Program
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track reflects on her experience working with the PEP Lab and mentor, Susan Stark.
Is research the right path for me? My journey so far
Students in the Summer Research Program engage in hands on research via a faculty mentor. One student in the Aging & Neurological Diseases Track reflects on her experience working in the Purpose Aging Transitions Health lab this summer.
Research is Better with a Team!
Summer Research Program- Aging & Neurological Diseases Track participant Leah Noble discusses her experience with the Movement & Neurodegenerative Disease research lab.
Health disparities in brain injury support programs: My research in traumatic brain injury
2024 Summer Research Program – Aging and Neurological Diseases Track participant Oluwadamilola Adesina details his experience with the Social Health and Participation Laboratory.
Getting Involved in Clinical Research and Care
A student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track reflects on her work in the Foster Lab.
New Missouri History Museum exhibit celebrates generations of LGBTQIA+ St. Louisans
St. Louis serves up a new exhibit during PRIDE month. Learn more about it and the history of PRIDE in St. Louis.
From heart to brain: My research in Alzheimer’s disease
Read the perspective of a student researching Alzheimer’s disease in the Summer Research Program Aging & Neurological Diseases Track.
What it means to be a researcher
What does it mean to be a researcher? Read a perspective from a student in the Summer Research Program Aging & Neurological Diseases Track.
Precision Health: Science is not one size fits all
Imagine a world where vaccines are tailored to your genetics and lifestyle. Read a perspective on precision health by a student in the Summer Research Program Aging and Neurological Diseases Track.
Insights into emotional regulation: My involvement in public health research
Learn about the work being accomplished by a student in the Summer Research Program – Aging & Neurological Diseases Track
How to Spend Your Summer 101: Summer Research at WashU!
Learn about summer studies in the Emotion and Relationships lab from a student in the Summer Research Program – Aging and Neurological Diseases Track.
Celebrating a decade of building connections for older adults
Read a blog post in celebration of community partner, STL Village.
Older Americans Month: Powered by connection
May is Older American’s Month! Find out more about tips for engaging in meaningful relationships and social connections, which have proven to improve our mental, physical and emotional well-being as we age.
Earth Month 2024: What to know about climate change and aging
Here’s what to know about climate change and aging…
A “Souper Sunday” conversation on age and the presidential candidates
The topic of aging and the presidential candidates is one that many are talking about. Read about one such discussion among older adults, led by the co-directors of the Friedman Center for Aging.
40 years of memory research in our own backyard
Learn about how you can become a volunteer for dementia research.