A summer program focused on geriatrics and health disparities.
Official title: Seattle Summer Research Program in Geriatrics and Disparities
Funded at VA Puget Sound Healthcare System · NIH-11053062 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System is designed to help healthcare professionals, especially those from diverse backgrounds, gain hands-on experience and training in researching age-related diseases like cancer and dementia, so they can better support older adults in the future.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Puget Sound Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project start | October 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| NIH project number | 1I01BX006935-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11053062 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this program include healthcare professionals and trainees interested in geriatrics and health disparities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not involved in healthcare training or research may not receive direct benefits from this program.
What this research studies
This program at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System aims to enhance research in age-related diseases such as cancer, frailty, and neurodegenerative conditions. It provides mentored research experiences and educational opportunities for healthcare professionals, particularly those from diverse backgrounds. Participants engage in translational research and are trained through a self-guided approach, contributing to the scientific workforce in geriatrics. The program also emphasizes collaboration and mentorship to foster the next generation of researchers.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research program could lead to improved understanding and treatment of age-related diseases, benefiting older patients significantly.
How similar studies have gone: Similar programs have successfully enhanced research training and outcomes in geriatrics, indicating a strong potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
Seattle, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anderson, Lindsey — VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Anderson, Lindsey
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.