Aging Institute Hides Alzheimer’s Grant Drama Behind Closed Virtual Doors
Published Date: 3/19/2025
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The National Institute on Aging is holding a private virtual meeting on April 15-16, 2025, to review grant applications focused on Alzheimer’s and related dementia research. This closed meeting protects sensitive info like personal data and trade secrets. Researchers applying for funding should note this important step in the grant review process, which helps decide who gets money to fight aging diseases.
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