# Research Training in the Epidemiology of Aging.

> **NIH NIH T32** · UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE · 2021 · $365,958

## Abstract

Abstract
The aging of the United States population highlights the need for increased interdisciplinary research on diseases
and disabilities that affect older persons. The objective of years 21 – 25 of this successful program is to continue
training 5 pre- and 2 postdoctoral fellows to conduct independent and original research in the epidemiology of
aging, with an emphasis on the prevention of late life disability and functional decline and the maximization of
function in those with existing disabilities and disabling conditions. The program emphasizes four broad
substantive areas in which program faculty have gerontologic research experience and are conducting ongoing
projects: musculoskeletal epidemiology; neuroepidemiology; genetic epidemiology; and pharmacoepidemiology.
The program prepares trainees to: 1) contribute to an interdisciplinary research team under the supervision of a
primary mentor expert in the epidemiology of aging and secondary mentors expert in epidemiology methods
and/or biostatistics, gerontology and content areas relevant to trainee research; 2) develop a research question,
articulate hypotheses, and design and perform an epidemiologic study to address hypotheses; 3) become expert
in at least one substantive area relevant to functional decline and the maximization of function in those with
disabilities and disabling conditions; 4) demonstrate excellence in conducting independent, innovative research;
5) gain experience presenting research results; 6) master a core curriculum in epidemiology and biostatistics; 7)
be knowledgeable about basic biological and psychosocial processes of aging; 8) master principles of
responsible conduct of research; and 9) be prepared for transition to a research career in academia,
government, industry or non-profit sector using capabilities in the epidemiology of aging.
The program is located within the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health (EPH) of the University of
Maryland School of Medicine. Major program strengths include: 1) availability of core epidemiology of aging
faculty, and faculty expert in gerontology, epidemiology, biostatistics, and substantive areas that are focus of
program; 2) interdisciplinary training and research opportunities in aging and related areas; 3) graduate training
opportunities including advanced coursework through the Doctoral Programs in Epidemiology and Human
Genetics, Gerontology, and Pharmaceutical Health Services Research; and 4) ability to capitalize on
Baltimore/Washington corridor to leverage resources across multiple domains (academia, government, industry,
and non-profit). We expect the training program, with its team of dedicated faculty, will continue to serve trainees
in launching successful careers as leaders in the epidemiology of aging. The program director is recognized for
his leadership nationally and within the University of Maryland; as such, he is in an excellent position to foster
the development of trainees through participation...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10188348
- **Project number:** 5T32AG000262-24
- **Recipient organization:** UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE
- **Principal Investigator:** ANN L GRUBER-BALDINI
- **Activity code:** T32 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $365,958
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** 1998-05-01 → 2023-04-30

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10188348

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10188348, Research Training in the Epidemiology of Aging. (5T32AG000262-24). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10188348. Licensed CC0.

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