UNC Center for Aging & Health

UNC Division of Geriatric Medicine/Center for Aging & Health Official Account | A leading clinical, education & training site in Chapel Hill NC #Geriatrics

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This past April, Dr. John Batsis made his 2nd official visit to Japan for a 5-day international symposium.

"Aging in the Community" was hosted by the @NagoyaUniv Graduate School of Medicine. Batsis was joined by several @UNC_SOM colleagues.

https://t.co/iuU1F6DFnq

[UNC Center for Aging & Health @UNCGeriatrics]

On May 15, over 160 attendees from UNC-Chapel Hill, ECU, UNC-Pembroke, UNC-Wilmington and Duke participated in the @Duke_UNC_ADRC 4th annual SLAM-DUNC.
https://t.co/quEbBBqh11

[UNC Center for Aging & Health @UNCGeriatrics]

Recently, the UNC Nutrition Research Institute welcomed Dr. John Batsis as Medical Director of the Clinical Research Core (CRC). Dr. Batsis brings his expertise in obesity, healthy #aging, & research focused on patients’ needs to the role.
https://t.co/uS7xEQTquE
#geriatrics

[UNC Center for Aging & Health @UNCGeriatrics]

How is #AI changing the ways we study, interpret, and reason about the human brain?

Dr. Guorong Wu, PhD will discuss this in the June @Duke_UNC_ADRC All Hands Scientific Talk.

Join via Zoom on June 23: https://t.co/hDCNGqmZZd
#aging #geriatrics #adrd #alzheimers

[UNC Center for Aging & Health @UNCGeriatrics]

Can online patient portal messaging accelerate access to endocrinology care providers for people with diabetes?

Anna Kahkoska, MD, PhD and other @UNCGeriatrics personnel address this in a recent @AmDiabetesAssn journal article:
https://t.co/UZJY46ENMN

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How is the Carolina Aging Network Research Workgroup refining strategic priorities for aging research?

Learn more: https://t.co/DSaZsqoSeO

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The 4th Annual @Duke_UNC_ADRC SLAM-DUNC is less than one month away!

Learn more and register today:
https://t.co/SO4tCIPFuI
#Alzheimers #aging #geriatrics

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On April 28, the @Duke_UNC_ADRC will host an in-person All Hands talk. @bonnie_sachs from @wakeforestmed will present the study design and results from the VCog Study.
#aging #geriatrics

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Join the @Duke_UNC_ADRC tomorrow (March 26) for the next IDEAS Forum featuring Eva Skuka, MD, PhD & Ash Walker, DHSc (both of @uncpembroke).

Register:
https://t.co/CvUUtqCFtj

[UNC Center for Aging & Health @UNCGeriatrics]

Congratulations to Dr. David Lynch on his recent K23 award!
https://t.co/mI2egi6jdP

[NIDUS Delirium Network @NIDUS_Delirium]

Today, on World Delirium Awareness Day, we seek to raise awareness about #delirium.

At the heart, @NIDUS_Delirium exists to support a collaborative, worldwide network that advances scientific research on delirium in older adults.

Learn more our ongoing work: https://t.co/JWAG0Ew1h7
#WDAD26

[UNC Center for Aging & Health @UNCGeriatrics]

Calling all junior investigators and trainees studying #Alzheimers and #ADRD: Share your work at the 4th annual SLAM-DUNC. Abstract submission is March 20, 2026.

Learn more: https://t.co/O5ZObUd74Q

[UNC Center for Aging & Health @UNCGeriatrics]

In a recently published @NatureMedicine article, John Batsis and colleagues discuss unintended risks of sarcopenic obesity during weight-loss interventions in older people:
https://t.co/M9CR2lvMk0
#geriatrics #aging

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A new $4.1M grant will further establish UNC as a national leader in #geriatric emergency care and brain-healthy acute care delivery.
https://t.co/SSllv01WWL
@UNCEM @UNC_SOM @UNCGeriatrics #aging #dementia

[UNC Center for Aging & Health @UNCGeriatrics]

How does the @Duke_UNC_ADRC communicate findings to participants? Join the upcoming talk to learn how.

Registration not required. Simply mark your calendars and follow this link on Feb 24: https://t.co/hDCNGqnxOL

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Registration is open for the 2026 @NIHAging #Dementia Care and Caregiving Research Summit, being held virtually Mar 17-19, 2026. Learn more:
https://t.co/D3dEfgfRC7
#geriatrics #aging @UNCGeriatrics

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Attention all junior investigators and trainees studying #Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. The deadline for SLAM-DUNC abstract submission is March 20, 2026.
https://t.co/O5ZObUd74Q

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Join @UNC_SSW Thurs, March 5 for 'Retelling Our Story of Aging.'

Participants will explore a strengths-based, age-positive view of aging and examine what it means to be an older adult. Free and open to the public.
https://t.co/Im6w2o2Bzo
#aging #geriatrics

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Don't miss out on this great upcoming session - Thurs, Jan 22 at 4pm.
@UNCGeriatrics @Duke_UNC_ADRC @AgingDuke @REC_dukeuncadrc

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Join @Duke_UNC_ADRC January 22 for the next IDEAS Forum. Hosted by @REC_dukeuncadrc.

Register here: https://t.co/BGoFI6HPDu

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If you're thinking of applying to the UNC MSTAR program, applications are due January 19, 2026, by 8AM!

Learn more: https://t.co/UXDKD7IV44
#aging #geriatrics @UNCGeriatrics @UNC_SOM