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Welcome to our new members and, to our longstanding members, welcome to the new-look Lifespan! This issue is substantially different in layout to those which have gone before. We have introduced three new article formats. Frontline articles will present the detailed work of an individual UK research group to society members. In contrast in My Favourite System a researcher will provide a basic overview of a model system of potential interest to other ageing researchers. Funding ageing research is a subject close to the heart (and pocket) of any gerontologist and so we will be presenting a series of articles entitled Backing which will explore the options available. Other topics which will be included are meeting reports and book/paper reviews. Lifespan will now be updated on a regular basis, so that in future the time-lag between submission of articles and publication will be kept to a minimum. This will allow articles to be much more up to date than was possible before. Previously, Lifespan contained information concerning meeting venues, abstract submission, elections and related society business. This type of information will now be found in the News section of the website. One last word, we view Lifespan as a vehicle written by the membership for the membership. If you are interested in writing for the journal please contact the editors (details on this page) to discuss your proposed submission (Frontline piece, meeting report, paper review, etc). Remembering how hard it was to publish our first papers when no one knew (or cared to know) about our work, we are particularly keen to hear from younger members of the society. |
EditorsDr Carole Proctor Editorial EnquiriesAll editorial enquiries should be addressed to:
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Author (s): Diana Jurk
Diana Jurk won the prize for the best presentation at the BSRA 2008 Annual Scientific Meeting which was held in Brighton. The prize is a bursary of £1000 to present her work at the American Aging Association annual meeting in 2009 at Phoenix, Arizona.
Diana is studying for a PhD under the supervision of Professor Thomas von Zglinicki at the Institute for Ageing and Health, Newcastle University.
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Author (s): Carole Proctor
The call for the new Japan Partnering Awards Scheme for 2008 is now open. BBSRC and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) have aligned their existing schemes in order to create a joint funding scheme. The aim of the scheme remains the same; to enable UK and Japanese scientists to forge long-term partnerships. BBSRC will support the UK partner(s) and JST will support the Japanese partner(s). Applications should be based on research that takes a systems biology approach to addressing key scientific questions.
Closing date for applications: 28 November 2008
Further information, guidelines and an application form can be downloaded from the following webpage: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international/japan.html
A press release about the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between BBSRC and JST can be viewed here: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/media/releases/2008/080917_uk_japan_systems_biology.html
Reminder
The calls for the China, India and United States Partnering Awards, and International Workshops are also open (closing date 12 November).
All calls are open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes. Guidelines and forms at: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international
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Author (s): Carole Proctor
Calls OPEN from 10 September 2008 for:
* China Partnering Awards
* India Partnering Awards
* United States Partnering Awards
Closing date for applications: 12 November 2008
Partnering Awards provide pump-priming to allow leading UK research groups to forge long-term relationships with scientists in areas of research that are relevant to BBSRC's scientific strategy. Their main objectives are to:
* set up partnership links between UK and overseas laboratories
* promote the exchange of scientists, particularly early career scientists;
* promote access to facilities.
Prospective applicants should note that partnering awards are not a vehicle by which to support single research projects or link ongoing single collaborative projects. Funds may be used for travel and subsistence or other activities, such as workshops or exchanges. The award is not intended to fund salary costs, consumables, items of equipment or other research costs. See individual scheme details for indicative funding levels.
Open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes
Guidelines and forms at: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international
Japan Partnering Awards
The Japan Partnering Awards Scheme has been changed for 2008. BBSRC and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) have aligned their existing schemes in order to create a joint funding scheme. The aim of the scheme remains the same; to enable UK and Japanese scientists to forge long-term partnerships. BBSRC will support the UK partner(s) and JST will support the Japanese partner(s), therefore the Japanese partners should be in receipt of research funding from JST. Applications should be based on research that takes a systems biology approach to addressing key scientific questions. The call is now open. Deadline is 28th November 2008. Further details are on the website: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international/japan.html
Open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes
BBSRC INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS
Calls OPEN from 10 September 2008
Closing date for applications: 12 November 2008
International Workshops match numbers of UK scientists with equivalents from other countries to identify areas of commonality and explore the potential for international collaboration. In the past the International Workshop scheme has provided around 8 awards each year, of about £10k each, for International Workshops aimed at developing relations in topics important to BBSRC's scientific strategy. Applicants should ensure that the proposed workshops can be related to the main objectives contained in the BBSRC Strategic Plan, 10-Year Vision and International Strategy documents (available on the BBSRC website). In previous years, International Workshops have created international synergy and many have led to successful international research projects that have provided considerable added value to UK science.
Open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes
Guidelines and forms at: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/international
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Author (s): Carole Proctor
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research, NC3Rs, invite proposals for research into the use of invertebrate models for replacing the use of animals which are currently protected under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Application deadline: 17 October 2008, 4pm
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Author (s): Carole Proctor
Deadline: February 5th, 2009 (applicants will be notified in March 2009).
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Author (s): Sandra Anne Jones, Richard Walton, Matthew LancasterProgressive ageing is unfortunately associated with an increasing risk of developing health problems. Statistically one of the most common medical conditions afflicting the elderly is heart disease, second only to arthritis as the most prevalent medical condition affecting the elderly. Much is known, discussed, and broadly acted upon, regarding the many modifiable risk factors for heart disease such as blood pressure, cholesterol, weight and smoking, however the largest risk factor for heart disease is not normally referred to – increasing age. In our opinion, this is perhaps because this risk factor is considered un-modifiable and unavailable for commercial exploitation – yet. Nevertheless there may be opportunities on the horizon and perhaps further consideration should be given to how to combat this dominating risk factor for cardiovascular problems.
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Author (s): Carole Proctor
Fight for Sight, the UK's leading charity dedicated to funding world-class eye research, is pleased to announce its 2009 grants round. Details of the application process for PhD Studentships, Project Grants, Clinical Fellowships and Programme Grants are available at www.fightforsight.org.uk/research or email your request to grants@fightforsight.org.uk or telephone 020 7090 7937.
Deadline: 8 September 2008 for PhD Studentship abstract submission and 21 November 2008 for Project and Programme Grants and Clinical Fellowship abstract submission.
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Author (s): Carole Proctor
2009 Busse Research Awards to be presented at the 19th IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics
Call for Nominations
Promoting international research in gerontology, two Busse Research Awards will be given at the XIX World Congress of Gerontology in Paris France, July 5-9, 2009.
Deadline for receipt of applications: September 4, 2008.
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Author (s): Iain RidgwayThe Ocean Quahog, Arctica islandica (Linnaeus 1767), is the oldest non-colonial animal known to science, attaining an age in excess of 400 years. Funded by Research into AgeingTM, Iain Ridgway and colleagues at Bangor University seek to establish A. islandica as a new model ageing species.
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Author (s): Francis Armit, Elizabeth Marsh
Francis Amrit and Elizabeth Marsh (University of Birmingham) use the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans as a whole-organism approach to study the links between gender, immunity and abiotic stress and the subsequent impact these factors have on animal lifespan.