Developing a Summer Research Institute for Early Career Researchers
2024
Developing a Summer Research Institute for Early Career Researchers
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Author Information
Author(s): Kline Chelsea, Zimmerman Sheryl, Bynum Julie, Baumgart Matthew, Fazio Sam
Primary Institution: Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hypothesis
The need for early career investigators to join the dementia research workforce and accelerate breakthroughs in the field.
Conclusion
The Alzheimer’s Association Interdisciplinary Summer Research Institute aims to enhance knowledge and connections in dementia research among early career investigators.
Supporting Evidence
- Nearly 7 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease.
- By 2060, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s could reach almost 14 million.
- The program includes didactic lectures led by experts in the field.
- Participants develop research proposals in small groups.
- One-to-one mentoring is provided to participants.
Takeaway
This program helps new researchers learn about dementia and create research proposals with expert guidance.
Methodology
A five-day immersive experience with lectures, group work, and mentoring.
Participant Demographics
Early career investigators selected competitively.
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