Since January, I've questioned my purpose. Then I talk with PIs like @sdukehan.bsky.social , and I remember. Then I collaborate with #BethesdaDeclaration people like @jenna-m-norton.bsky.social , and I know it's hard but worth it. We make America great. #NIHStrong #FEDStrong #ClinSTAR2025

It was a great day of research discussion at the #ClinSTAR2025 meeting with @clin-star.org, #PCORI, and #NIH. #geronsky

Dr. Carmen Quatman of Ohio State University

"If this kind of programming existed, I wouldn't have lost all my life savings caring for my husband and daughter." -Dr. Carmen Quatman about a care partner in orthopedic research
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky

David White and Malaz Boustani

David White, Patient Advocate

"There are barriers for dialysis... I was too frail to travel. A taxi was $20... If I didn't get treatment, I wouldn't be around much longer." David White
#ClinSTAR2025 #geronsky

Michael Nanna of Yale University

"Patient stakeholders are key in research... Caregivers are extremely important. This is a blindspot." -Michael Nanna #ClinStar2025 #geronsky

Clin-STAR 2025 with NIA.

Ready for a good morning of meetings with @clin-star.org ! #geronsky #ClinSTAR2025
#NIH #NIA