💫 NEW PAPER ALERT 💫 : Monetary savings and neuropsychological functioning in older adults without dementia.
Most studies of aging only consider income as a measure of socioeconomic status. Here we find greater inhibitory control is associated with higher savings.
psycnet.apa.org/doiLanding?d...
Saw Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band with my daughter last night which was a bucket list item for me, and it’s hard to explain just how meaningful it was. I see a lot of concerts, he’s 76 years old, and the show ran circles around a lot of other bands I’ve seen! Highly recommend!
Happy Easter! As a follower of Jesus, this holiday means so much to me, and I have seen too much to not speak of its wonder. May you find renewal, restoration, and new life in all the aspects of your life that seem hopeless. This moment of serenity is brought to you by Bondi Beach in Australia.
If you're angry because you've reviewed for #NIH, then do this.
Yep. See
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
Not a huge deal but definitely a slap in the face.
"As of March 3, the agency had doled out 74% fewer competitive, or new, awards than the average for the same period in the 2021-2024 fiscal years, according to an analysis by researchers at Johns Hopkins."
www.statnews.com/2026/03/17/n...
Action Item...Action Item...Action Item
Time to comment on the Framework for the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan
grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...
Comments due by May 16, 2026
🌟 NEW PAPER ALERT 🌟 : Brain macrostructure correlates of financial altruism in older adults without dementia.
Here we show lower income older adults who gave away more money to a stranger online had lower hippocampal volume.
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@uscpsychology.bsky.social
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🧵1. Today I got an unexpected yet very thoughtful email from an investigator who had stepped down from that post. "Theresa, thank you for your work on XXX Study and the YYY. I am sorry that I will not get a longer chance to work with you because I think we could have formed some great partnerships.
Our trust in science is being challenged. Because of this, it is all the more important to give voices to the marginalized. In response, as our first collab together as joint EICs, @jaceflatt.bsky.social and I have developed a new category called "Viewpoints".
academic.oup.com/psychsocgero...
Great to be on the Wellness in Today's World webinar with Dr. Debra Kawahara, PhD to talk about what we can do to help protect and promote our brain health as we grow older informed by our work on the AARP Global Council on Brain Health. Check it out here! 👇
redcircle.com/shows/f8148e...
ACTION ITEM-----ACTION ITEM
Because of overwhelming demand, NIH has new links for the Strategic Plan webinars
March 16, 2026 12:30 - 1:30 pm | www.scgcorp.com/strategicpla...
April 8, 2026 2:30 - 3:30 pm | www.scgcorp.com/strategicpla...
NOTE: YOU HAVE TO RE-REGISTER IS YOU REGISTERED BEFORE
The reductions in the number of new and competing renewal R01s by topic (based on simple searches in NIH Reporter).
The cuts are across the board: Cancer down 24%, Alzheimer down 45%, Obesity down 29%, Child by 21%.
Transgender was down by 84% but represents only a small number of grants.
My lab at USC is recruiting!
1) research coordinator: perfect for a recent graduate looking for research experience before applying to PhD programs: usccareers.usc.edu REQ20167829
2) PhD students: see FAQs on lab website dornsife.usc.edu/hklab/faq/
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the best show I’ve seen in years… #aknightofthesevenkingdoms #hbo #gameofthrones
Hard not to worry that this isn't another attempt by OMB's Russell Vought to override Congress's power of the purse.
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Thanks to the Nature team for digging into this. Apportionment is one of those inside-baseball issues that I hoped never to need to learn about... But here was are.
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear…”
— Psalm 46:1-2a
Grateful for some surprise Divine inspiration from Fuller Theological Seminary just across the street from my conference.
It’s always a great time at the USC Judith D. Tamkin International Symposium on Elder Abuse showcasing our NIA-supported work to address scam, fraud, and financial exploitation of older adults! It’s been 10 yrs since the first mtg and looking forward to what the next 10 will bring! @dornsife.usc.edu
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I am such a fan of the new #MumfordandSons album #Prizefighter!
music.apple.com/us/album/pri...
Proud to be back in DC on Capitol Hill advocating for the importance of NIH and NSF research funding to members of Congress as part of the APA Hill Day. We have seen such advances we need to keep up the support! Thanks to the senators and representatives that met with us during our visit!
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#publichealth
#neuroskyence
#Alzheimer's
Somehow missed this announcement. RFK Jr. has appointed a new chair and 10 new members to the federal Alzheimer's advisory council. Of these 11 individuals I have previously heard of...none of them. One is a neurosurgeon😨.
www.hhs.gov/press-room/h...
More changes at #NIH. Any foreign (even a non-HS) component needs a PF5. US-based institutions who gave sub-awards in olden times should now use the PF5. It looks to be structured like a P01.
If you were wrongfully terminated during the probationary federal employee Valentine's firings, please fill out this survey. You need not be an #NIH member.
Great to meet at AARP headquarters for the Global Council on Brain Health last week as we reset and plan out the next few years. As an original governance member 10 years ago when it began, I’m excited for the things to come! If you want to learn more check out www.globalcouncilonbrainhealth.com
Dr. Ginexi's latest blog states, "Constraint is not the same as consent." My colleagues and I move things. Maybe we move differently from before. Maybe we communicate differently. Please consider our safety. Keep talking with us. #NIHStrong #FEDstrong
