The University of Florida Division of Sponsored Research received a $322,096 Project Grant award from the National Institute on Aging under the Aging Research Federal Grant Program (CFDA 93.866). The GATORAADE (GATORS Advancing Through Opportunities in Research for Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Education) program aims to expand the pool of diverse researchers and healthcare workers interested in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The 5-year program will provide 20 final-year undergraduate students with mentored research experiences, academic instruction on cognitive aging and disparities, and support for graduate/professional school applications. Key program components include hands-on laboratory training, a 12-credit academic curriculum leading to a University of Florida online Biomedical Neuroscience Certificate, and coaching to enhance scientific communication and career development skills. The GATORAADE program seeks to bridge representation gaps and empower a diverse workforce to pursue advanced training and careers in aging and Alzheimer's research and healthcare fields.
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