A capacity audience of 140 residents gathered for lunch last month, eager to welcome back a leading scholar in aging research, Sara Espinoza, MD, MSc, section chief of research at the Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies. Dr. Espinoza discussed daily living practices that independent-living seniors can do to prevent frailty in their later years. Residents were interested in hearing about clinical trials in which they could participate. Dr. Espinoza provided details on a study evaluating whether metformin can prevent or reduce frailty in adults with pre-diabetes.

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs is accepting nominations for Research Mentor of the Year. Eligibility criteria is available on the website. Deadline: July 26.

The Long School of Medicine has opened the call for nominations through Aug. 17 to recognize faculty who exemplify scholarly service and scientific discovery that advances the institution’s vision to be a world-class academic health center.

Earlier this year, the research administration team launched the “Navigating the Research Lifecycle” website to provide the research community information about the grant development pathway. To continue refinement of the website to better serve researchers, we are seeking your input. Please click here to complete the five-minute REDCap survey (responses are confidential) by Tuesday, Aug. 3. Survey insights will be shared in a fall issue of the Research newsletter.