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GATORAADE: Gators Advancing Through Opportunities in Research for Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Education

Award Number: R25AG086095
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/2024
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2029

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GATORAADE: Gators Advancing Through Opportunities in Research for Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Education - The Gators Advancing Through Opportunities in Research for Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Education (GATORAADE) Program aims to expand the pool of researchers and healthcare workers interested in brain aging and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). The GATORAADE program will target undergraduate students in their final year and will offer a tailored postbaccalaureate program. Students will be expertly matched with research mentors aligned with their professional goals, will be provided personalized career mentorship and hands-on laboratory experience and extensive resources. Additionally, GATORAADE trainees will complete an academic curriculum that covers brain aging, ADRD, and risk factors. Our Objectives for GATORAADE trainees include:1) to develop an understanding of cognitive aging and ADRD research through mentorship, didactic instruction, and networking opportunities; 2) to enhance the trainee’s scientific efficacy via mentored hands-on research training in aging and ADRD; 3) to foster an understanding of experimental design and data interpretation in cognitive aging research; 4) to cultivate professional communication skills through research presentations at conferences; 5) to facilitate awareness of graduate and professional school alternatives tailored to the trainee’s career goals and to coach them through the application process; 6) to promote matriculation into graduate or clinical training programs related to aging and ADRD. Overall, the GATORAADE program emphasizes three core competencies: 1) Technical development of research skills in aging and ADRD, with 20 students receiving year-round hands-on laboratory training (up to two years) guided by a personalized mentorship committee; 2) Didactic instruction of foundational knowledge in aging and ADRD mechanisms through a 12-credit academic program, after which students will obtain a University of Florida (UF) Online Biomedical Neuroscience Certificate; 3) Preparation in useful scientific skills for career advancement in aging and ADRD research and related healthcare fields, including effective communication and support throughout graduate/professional school applications. The GATORAADE program aims to bridge representation knowledge gaps and enhance the workforce in brain aging and ADRD fields. By combining research experiences, academic instruction, and career development support and coaching, GATORAADE trainees will be equipped with foundational knowledge and meaningful skills to pursue graduate or clinical training programs. Retaining these individuals will contribute to reduce risk factors and to improve our chances of combatting aging related neurological conditions.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $418,402 )
2025	2025	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Aging Research	000	2	9/17/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$418,402
														Subtotal = $418,402

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $322,096 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA	1523 UNION RD RM 207	GAINESVILLE	FL	32611	ALACHUA	USA	Aging Research	000	1	4/23/2024	NEW	$322,096
														Subtotal = $322,096

Grand Total All Awards = $740,498

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GATORAADE: Gators Advancing Through Opportunities in Research for Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Education

Award Number: R25AG086095

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: SCIENTIFIC/HEALTH RESEARCH (INCLUDES SURVEYS)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 05/01/2024

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2029

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