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National Institute on Aging’s 50th Anniversary: Advancing Cognitive Aging Research and the Cognitive Health of Older Adults

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  • Erin R Harrell
  • Jonathan W King
  • Luke E Stoeckel
  • Melissa Treviño

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In celebration of the National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) 50th anniversary, this paper highlights the significant advances in cognitive aging research and the promotion of cognitive health among older adults. Since its inception in 1974, the NIA has played a pivotal role in understanding cognitive aging, including cognitive epidemiology, interventions, and methods, for measuring cognitive change. Key milestones include the shift toward understanding cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (AD/ADRD), the development of large-scale longitudinal studies, and the incorporation of AD/ADRD-related biomarkers in cognitive aging cohorts. Additionally, NIA has championed diversifying the scientific workforce through initiatives, such as the Resource Centers for Minority Aging Research and the Butler-Williams Scholars Program. The next 50 years will continue to emphasize the importance of inclusion, innovation, and impactful research to enhance the cognitive health and well-being of older adults.

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  • Erin R Harrell & Jonathan W King & Luke E Stoeckel & Melissa Treviño, 2024. "National Institute on Aging’s 50th Anniversary: Advancing Cognitive Aging Research and the Cognitive Health of Older Adults," The Journals of Gerontology: Series B, The Gerontological Society of America, vol. 79(9), pages 700-789.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:geronb:v:79:y:2024:i:9:p:700-789.
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