The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center

The Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Centers are centers of excellence in geriatric research & research career development.

[The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center @PepperOAIC]

🗓️Be sure to mark your calendar and save the date for the 2026 OAIC Annual Meeting! More info to come - visit https://t.co/8PT0mUla0B

[Clin-STAR Coordinating Center @ClinSTARCC]

ICYMI: The recording from last week's Clin-STAR webinar "The Art and Science of the Pilot Study: Challenges and Solutions" is now available here: https://t.co/O9Nu3JpNba

[The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center @PepperOAIC]

R13 Workshop: Evidence to Impact October 6-8, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA. This 2-day workshop will advance the science and practice of implementation and innovation to improve the care and outcomes of older adults. Join us! Details here - https://t.co/c6pXibYfw7

[Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccnaging]

Call for Applications! The US Deprescribing Research Network is accepting applications for Pilot Awards. To learn more, attend the Pilot Award Application Information Session on Tuesday, August 26, at 2pm ET. Register here: https://t.co/8wleUidpeO @DeprescribeUS #AgingResearch

[US Deprescribing Research Network (USDeN) @DeprescribeUS]

Just released:

** New RFA for pilot awards from the US Deprescribing Research Network **

Budget $30K in directs over 1 year.

Check out details at: https://t.co/rqB9s0AYD9

Informational webinar on August 26th. See above link for more info and to register.

[The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center @PepperOAIC]

2025 @PepperOAIC Funding Opportunities are posted! Multi-Center RFA: https://t.co/bc1ZcIDGsG
Exploratory, Small Pilot RFA: https://t.co/8X4skIB0rY
Flexible, Hi-Value RFA: https://t.co/uFOTxyNXaf
OAIC Travel Exchange RFA: https://t.co/pbEiV2PXIK

[Johns Hopkins Frailty Science #FrailtyFighter @FrailtyScience]

Here is Part One of a two-part blog in memory of Dr. Jeremy Walston that includes touching recollections by those who had the pleasure of collaborating with him (either at JHU or internationally). Part Two submissions due by July 31.

Read Part One here: https://t.co/WK5UJ5ev2N

[Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccnaging]

Coming Up Next Week! There’s still time to register for the webinar “All About NIH Supplements to Support Researchers Through Major Life and Career Changes," featuring a presentation on several types of administrative supplements offered by the NIH: https://t.co/KbDnptrFhm

[Snigdha Jain MD, MHS @snigdhajain89]

Excellent presentations by @MoniquePappadis & others @PepperOAIC meeting abt 📈 generalizability of research in older adults

@YaleMed @YaleGeriatrics @NIHAging

[The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center @PepperOAIC]

Photos from our 2025 OAIC Annual Meeting Poster Session. Tons of great aging research taking place at our OAICs across the country.

[The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center @PepperOAIC]

Congrats to the 2025 OAIC Annual Meeting Poster Session winners! All early career faculty representing Duke, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, and Pittsburgh OAICs.

[The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center @PepperOAIC]

So far it’s been a great start to the 2025 OAIC Annual Meeting! Thanks to the @AgingInitiative for a wonderful session!

[The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center @PepperOAIC]

@MrDisability @geri_doc @agingup Please enjoy this read!

[The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center @PepperOAIC]

An uplifting true story of nonagenerians who have aged successfully & are treasured, active community servants making a positive impact on many. Don't miss the poignant ending. From geriatric cardiologist & frequent JAGS contributor, Dalane Kitzman, MD. https://t.co/7EqRboiVsJ

[JAMA Internal Medicine @JAMAInternalMed]

Viewpoint by @geri_doc, @LonaMody, and @sharon_inouye discusses the role and benefits of the National Institute on Aging. https://t.co/v4LT5OF4VZ

[The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center @PepperOAIC]

Upcoming @PepperOAIC webinar on Sharing Strategies to Streamline your Administrative Reporting Efforts! Straight from OAIC Administrators who come with a wealth of knowledge! Register here: https://t.co/7KmlCSSXco

[Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) @rccnaging]

Webinar recording now available! Watch "Stories of Successful K Awards" here: https://t.co/Vx49ohzeQo

[The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center @PepperOAIC]

A heartwarming, poignant account of how a cardiologist and his aging father-in-law, a WWII veteran with end-stage cardiomyopathy, became best friends and shared adventures traveling the world together. @AGSJournal @MrDisability @geri_doc
https://t.co/odhnGRePY7

[The Pepper OAIC Coordinating Center @PepperOAIC]

@snigdhajain89 @AmerGeriatrics @YaleGeriatrics @LFerranteMD @MrDisability @JRayFalvey @SleepinBeautyMD @UnaMakris @CPresGeriOncMD @meganhuisingh Congrats @snigdhajain89 !

[Northwestern Pepper Center @nu_pepper]

Please join the @pepperoaic and the @nu_pepper for Grand Rounds.
@LetMeIntubateU presents “You Need to Calm Down: Aging, Inflammation, and Sepsis”