Award
National Institute on Aging 5K24AG070322-05
Mid-Career Mentoring Award in Palliative Care, Aging, and Cognitive Impairment
Recipient
University of Colorado Denver
Award Amount
$183,703.00
Ceiling
$183,703.00
Awarded
June 22, 2026
Identifier
5K24AG070322-05
A mentoring award to develop researchers in palliative care, aging, and cognitive impairment, focusing on early palliative care implementation in primary care for older adults with serious illnesses.
Description
This project aims to train mentees to increase the cadre of successful patient-oriented researchers focused on improving care and outcomes for older adults with serious illnesses and cognitive impairments, including Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. It also seeks to generate new knowledge on implementing early palliative care in primary care settings.