The UConn Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center (i.e., UConn Pepper Center), plans to submit an application for competitive renewal to the National Institute on Aging at NIH. At this time, the UConn Pepper Center Pilot/Exploratory Studies Core (PESC) seeks letters of intent (LOIs) for studies to be included in the application. Studies selected for inclusion in the application will be funded contingent upon continued funding of the UConn Pepper Center. We are seeking Letters of Intent (LOIs) for 1-year pilot and exploratory studies that focus on enhancing function and independence in older adults while also advancing knowledge in the UConn Pepper Center theme of Precision Gerontology, and that will support future grant applications. We welcome a variety of research approaches, ranging from biological to clinical/behavioral to health services/community-based research. Projects focusing on cognition and behavior, host defense and immunity, voiding and continence, and mobility and falls are of particular interest. For proposed studies involving human subjects research, secondary data analysis-based projects are encouraged. Projects involving primary data collection are allowed but must be sufficiently feasible to complete within 1 year. LOIs are due by September 10, 2025 Full-time UConn and JAX faculty are eligible to apply for PESC funding. Priority will be given to junior faculty/early-stage investigators as well as established investigators pursuing aging-related research (relevant to Precision Gerontology) as a new area of research. Investigators may request up to $50,000 (direct costs) for a 1-year pilot project. Those interested in submitting an LOI are strongly encouraged to contact the PESC Co-Leaders Dr. Lisa Barry (libarry@uchc.edu) Dr. Blanka Rogina (rogina@uchc.edu) and to visit the UConn Pepper Center website to learn more about the theme of Precision Gerontology and the UConn Pepper Center Research Resource Cores. https://health.uconn.edu/pepper-center/ Those seeking to apply for UConn PESC funding must submit the following by September 10, 2025: 1. A 1-page Letter of Intent (LOI) that includes:Brief description of the Specific Aims, Significance, and Approach; Statement as to how the proposed study aligns with the UConn Pepper Center theme of Precision Gerontology; Statement of how the proposed study will utilize applicable UConn Pepper Center Research Resource Cores. 2. On a separate page, a brief budget and timeline 3. NIH Biosketch for Principal Investigator. Please send LOIs to Ms. Laura Masi (masi@uchc.edu) Individuals selected to submit full proposals will be notified by the PESC Co-Leaders.

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UConn's HuskyCT has been upgraded to the latest version of Blackboard, called Ultra Course View, a.k.a. "Ultra." This session will provide an overview of the Ultra Course View experience and cover the basics of building content and assessments. All levels of experience are welcome, bring your questions!August 13, 11:00-12:00 Presenter: Dan Facchinetti Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3546 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3546)

The Course Facilitation Plan (CFP) is a to-do list that outlines the key steps to take before, during, and after your course implementation, presented in the recurring course life-cycle. This webinar will recognize the four roles of an online instructor while reviewing key aspects of the CFP checklist. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss checklist items and customize their own CFP. Objectives: Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to: *Address online implementation concerns.​ *Identify the four major roles of an online facilitator throughout the delivery of an online course.​ *Discuss best practices in preparing and managing an online course.​ *Develop a customized course facilitation plan (CFP).​ *Locate technical and pedagogical resources for online faculty and students.August 13, 11:00-12:00 Presenters: Kelsey Keefe and Zack GoldbergRegister - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3539 (https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3539)