A Transdisciplinary Conference on Aging & Alzheimers:
Caregiving, Diversity & Quality
Date:
Tuesday, November 12, 2019 @ 2:00 pm
Eligibility:
Open to all conferees BUT designed for early career scientists and researchers new to the field of aging. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree or be an enrolled doctoral student. There are 30 slots available on a first come, first served basis. Participants will be randomly assigned to meet with three different senior scientists to receive one-on-one mentoring. Please sign up before November 8th by sending a copy of your research abstract with name and university affiliation to Dr. Karen Rose at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Catherine L. Gilliss, PhD, RN, FAAN, dean of the UCSF School of Nursing, one of the preeminent graduate nursing schools in the nation, is our Mary Starke in Leadership awardee. With backgrounds in psychiatric and primary care, Gilliss’ research has examined the impact of behavior on the recognition and management of illness. Her work currently focuses on the family as a complex system and its response to and role in shaping the course of chronic illness. For her research efforts, she received the 2007 Distinguished Contribution to Family Nursing Research Award.
Learn more about the Mary Starke Harper Distinguished Leader Award and Interview.
Families Caring for an Aging America: A Way Forward for Scientists & Providers Working with Cognitive & Disabling Impairments.
This session is meant to be futuristic, yet is anchored in real world challenges, preparing the attendees to think in new leadership directions to advance care for older adults.
Confirmed panelists include:
Ladson Hinton, MD, BA, Professor and Director, Alzheimer's Disease Center, UC Davis
Poster submissions are now being accepted. Presenters are required to pay a $25 abstract processing fee and the registration fee for the conference. Abstracts should be submitted by September 13, 2019.
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At a time when attending meetings can be most beneficial, early-career scientists and others often struggle to balance family care needs, funds, and care logistics. In response to this oft-expressed challenge, the NHCGNE is offering grants issued to families to spend on childcare as best suits their needs.
Send Completed applications to Dr. J Taylor Harden at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
You are invited to the 2019 Geropsychiatric Nursing Breakfast at the Austin Hilton. The Austin Hilton connects to the Convention Center.
Our event will be held at the Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX. We encourage you to reserve rooms using the GSA conference room block. Most of the hotels are within walking distance to the convention center. You are also welcome to use alternative housing, Airbnb, expedia, etc…
Parking and Metro information can be found by click here.
Note: The NHCGNE Leadership Conference immediately precedes the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting which will take place at the JW Marriott Austin (110 E 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701) and the Austin Convention Center (500 E Cesar Chavez St., Austin, TX 78701).