The Emory Center for Health in Aging

2025 Bettye Rose Connell Memorial Lecture Series

Established in 2009, the Bettye Rose Connell Memorial Lecture series commemorates Dr. Connell’s dedication to improving the lives of vulnerable elders. Each spring, distinguished regional and national researchers are invited to Emory University and the Atlanta VA Medical Center to honor her legacy and promote continued scholarship in this field. The 2025 Bettye Rose Connell Memorial Lecture Series will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 5:30–7:45 p.m.

ANNOUNCING THE 2025 PILOT AWARDEES

The Emory Center for Health in Aging has announced three innovative pilot projects selected to receive up to $25,000 each for one year of study. The projects, designed to spark new collaborations and harness the creative potential of the Emory community, are a key tenant of the center’s mission to promote well-being among older adults. The 2024 pilot project awardees are Rachel A. Hadler, MD (Department of Anesthesiology), Anupam Patgiri, PhD (Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology), and Boghuma Titanji, MD, PhD (Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases).

Emory receives National Institute of Aging grant to study cognitive empathy training in dementia caregivers

The National Institute of Aging has awarded two Emory University researchers a competitive $3.5 million RO1 grant aimed at discovering new ways to enhance cognitive empathy in the caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

7th Annual Southeast Review and Update on Medical Care of Older Adults

Presented by the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology and Emory SOM. This course is designed to give medical providers and other members of the multi-disciplinary health care team basic and cutting-edge knowledge for optimizing the delivery of services to the expanding older adult population. This event will be held at the Hilton Peachtree City Atlanta Hotel and Conference Center located at 2443 Hwy 54 West Peachtree City, Georgia, from July 19 - 20, 2024.

Madeleine Hackney's work featured in the New York Times

Madeleine Hackney's work with older adults was highlighted in the New York Times article "Ballet Is a Great Workout for an Aging Body: Classes for ‘Silver Swans’ can help you improve balance and Find Joy," in August 2023.

2023 CHA pilot grants

The Center for Health in Aging is thrilled to offer three 1-year pilot grants to support research that advances the health and wellbeing of older adults. Congratulations to the 2023 awardees!

Thank you to all who joined us for the 13th Annual Bettye Rose Connell Memorial Lecture Series, "The Role of Technology in Supporting Family Caregivers" on April 18, 2023 at the Miller-Ward Alumni House, featuring Dr. Sara J. Czaja. Each spring, distinguished regional and national researchers are invited to Emory University and the Atlanta VA Medical Center to honor her legacy and promote continued scholarship in this field. Be sure to join us for next year's event in April 2024!

Emory Roybal Pilot funding opportunity

The Emory Roybal Center for Dementia Caregiving Mastery is specifically focused on the development of interventions to improve and support dementia caregiving mastery.

CFAR HIV and Aging Research Consortium Pilot Grant Opportunity

The HIV & Aging Research Consortium (HARC) announces a new RFA for 2024 to promote multidisciplinary research in Georscience and HIV by bridging research excellence between CFAR, OAIC, NSC, and MBI and developing the next generation of HIV Geroscience Researchers. DEADLINE FOR CONCEPT PROPOSALS: January 12, 2024 Two to four pilot grants will be funded for up to $40,000 total costs per grant. For more information, contact Donna Porter donnaporter@uabmc.edu or Lydia Drumright lnd23@uw.edu.

2022 CHA Pilot Grants

Following our relaunch, the Center for Health in Aging offered three 1-year pilot grants for projects that align with the Center’s mission and areas of focus. Congratulations to the recipients!