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Mar 25th, 1:30 PM
Regional Consortium of Community-Engaged
Researchers: Brainstorming for Gerontology
Research Opportunities
A. James Lee
University of Massachusetts Lowell, [email protected]
Karen Devereaux Melillo
University of Massachusetts Lowell, [email protected]
Deborah D'Avolio
University of Massachusetts Lowell, [email protected]
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Regional Consortium of Community-Engaged Researchers: Brainstorming for Gerontology
Research Opportunities
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AS6-2072, 6 floor
Moderators: A. James Lee, PhD, Karen Devereaux Melillo, PhD, A-GNP-C, FAANP, FGSA, Co-Directors,
UMass Lowell Center for Gerontology Research and Partnership; Deborah D’Avolio, Ph.D., BC-ACNP,
ANP, Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Center for Gerontology Research and Partnership, Member
Session Presenters
A.James Lee, PhD
Karen Devereaux Melillo
Deborah D’Avolio
Center for Gerontology Research and Partnership Members
Session Description
The Regional Consortium of Community-Engaged Gerontology Researchers was founded to expand
opportunities for collaborative research, publication, and research funding. It was launched by the
UMass Lowell Center for Gerontology Research and Partnerships in collaboration with the UMass CCTS
Community Engagement and Research Section in 2013. Since then, the Regional Consortium has met
annually at the UMCCTS Community Engagement and Research Symposium, and key recommendations
and partnerships have resulted in sharing of resources and potential collaborations.
The purpose of this interactive breakout session is to expand the gerontology researcher network and
brainstorm research ideas around community-engaged research opportunities. Utilizing a group
facilitator, attendees will engage in dialogue about action steps, potential research collaborations, and
funding opportunities.
UMass Lowell’s
Center for Gerontology Research
and Partnerships
Brainstorming for Gerontology
Research Opportunities
March 25, 1:30-3:00 PM
Learning with Purpose
The mission of the Center for
Gerontology Research and Partnerships
is to promote gerontological research
and to facilitate collaborative
relationships among interdisciplinary
researchers that will advance
knowledge and influence policy related
to a diverse aging society.
Learning with Purpose
Goals
To foster academic/community partnerships between
gerontological researchers in the academic setting
and agencies serving the public health and individual
health needs of the community of older adults.
To promote and facilitate community-engaged
research related to health, well-being, and the
promotion of functional independence of older adults
To provide education to professionals on issues
related to the promotion of functional independence
and the prevention of illness in older adults
To foster collaborative relationships between
researchers and community agencies for the purpose
of promoting and conducting research and educational
programs and seminars related to aging
Learning with Purpose
Goals
To promote the health, safety, well-being and
education of the eldercare workforce and their
employers so that they can provide high quality,
reliable care to the rapidly growing elder
population
To promote scholarly discussions and impact
change related to policy issues in the field of
gerontology
To disseminate findings at regional, national, and
international conferences and peer-reviewed
publications
To pursue related research
Learning with Purpose
Engaged Gerontology Researchers
The Regional Consortium of CommunityEngaged Gerontology Researchers was founded
to expand opportunities for collaborative
research, publication, and research funding.
It was launched by the UMass Lowell
Gerontology Center in collaboration with the
UMass CCTS Community Engagement and
Research Section in 2013.
Learning with Purpose
Planning for the Future
Brainstorming for Gerontology
Research Opportunities
Learning with Purpose
Current Strategic Priorities
Developed at the Center’s January Meeting
Using Nominal Group Technique
Healthy Aging and Self-Management
(integrating IPE and health disparities)
NINR P20 Center Grant
Fall Risk
• E.g., using PT interventions to prevent mobility loss
Geriatric Syndrome
• E.g., risk reduction
Learning with Purpose
Potential Funding Sources
Foundations
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The Retirement Research Foundation
The Donaghue Foundation
American Federation for Aging Research
Tufts Health Plan Foundation
Federal
• AHRQ Small Research Grant Program (R03)
• Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and
Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grants
• NIA Research Grants
• Administration for Community Living (formerly
AOA)
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Learning with Purpose
Where to Go Next?
Who’s Interested?
What Do You Want to Do?
Who’s Willing to Take Leadership?
How to Proceed? Next steps?
Funding Source?
Keys to Success?
Timeframe?
Learning with Purpose