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Leadership Lessons: Developing Mentoring Infrastructure for GEMSSTAR Scholars.
Christopher R Carpenter1, Arti Hurria2, Nancy E Lundebjerg3
1Division of Emergency Medicine and Emergency Care Research Core, Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri.
Journal of the American Geriatrics Society
|January 30, 2019
Summary
The National Institute on Aging
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
- Medical and Surgical Specialties Research
- Transdisciplinary Aging Research
Background:
- The National Institute on Aging (NIA) and American Geriatrics Society (AGS) established the Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR) program.
- GEMSSTAR supports early-career medical and surgical specialists in aging research, evolving from prior NIA and AGS initiatives.
- The program emphasizes transdisciplinary research, mentoring, and leadership development for the next generation of aging researchers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the themes and outcomes of three NIA-funded U13 research conferences.
- To highlight key lessons learned in mentoring, team science, network development, and work-life balance within aging research.
- To inform future support for emerging leaders in transdisciplinary aging research.
Main Methods:
- Development and execution of three transdisciplinary research conferences funded by the NIA GEMSSTAR U13 grant.
- Conferences focused on specific aging research areas: frailty, models of aging, and cognition.
- Gathered GEMSSTAR scholars, alumni, mentors, and leaders in aging research, specialties, and geriatric medicine.
Main Results:
- The conferences successfully convened diverse stakeholders in aging research.
- Valuable insights were gained regarding effective mentoring strategies and fostering team science.
- Lessons were identified for building robust aging research networks and promoting work-life balance.
Conclusions:
- The GEMSSTAR U13 conferences provided a platform for critical skill development and knowledge exchange.
- Lessons learned will guide future NIA and AGS support for emerging leaders in aging research.
- Strengthening transdisciplinary collaboration and support systems is crucial for advancing the future of aging research.
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