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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Dear FSU ISL affiliates, advisors, community, and friends,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">As the year comes to a close, we at the Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL) want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your
support, collaboration, and dedication to advancing aging research and improving the quality of life for older adults!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">This past year has been one of remarkable achievements and meaningful connections:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Groundbreaking Research:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></li><ul type="circle">
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<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Secured numerous significant grants from NIH, USDA, NSF, including an
<b><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Freporter.nih.gov%2Fproject-details%2F10800933&data=05%7C02%7Cisl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C1ddde9101a2f43f4db2a08dd148533b3%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638689284502081575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=o4ip7WbS7wCDCrkRA0gvdqqSZXk5ANxCycnQB3II%2FtE%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10800933" shash="G7ET2fyoHzFwCwI7GTsGOvE8KoU2GWwGg1VuGcKGjAA9+1r1X2AVHAw1TjwBfs2xF+DVW+t9uDPq9lXp6eQohnSOVFgtkC2yKF5N9NlxWsiOubBlYboy6mktejxU+kiTJ94FDLjkZw2ud1hFArvYcbUNICUhckeXwt4ixRPFgb0=">NIDA/NIH
R01</a> to study the effects of medical marijuana and opioids on driving in older adults</b>, and an
<b><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Freporter.nih.gov%2Fproject-details%2F10869316&data=05%7C02%7Cisl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C1ddde9101a2f43f4db2a08dd148533b3%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638689284502081575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=Ui6NMjE7mMsOwkXqZ1XOOiPxk1AuHsBvXXnmdtRhirE%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10869316" shash="FEhS2WxmpEoLISzHkK66/iVXvQPocaUocUQ5qtJBO4K1Db35qbUtsm9c30putdI963XajCH08dir9uO5ltdM3qU/5lmba49akGSUhi15B5Al/SDJzqy1/oH9LGCne877YxTudMqpMrYbp4c1oTMugiV2URLIA6R0lZmgAWdOs+E=">AHRQ
R21/R33 grant</a> for the LabGenie project</b>, which aims to help older adults better understand their lab results through tailored questions and visualizations. This innovative tool is designed to improve health literacy and empower patients to engage more
actively in their care.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none">Led a multi-institutional and multidisciplinary team and submitted a Solution Summary to<b> the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) CATALYST program
</b>for a $10 million grant application for advancing drug discovery for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Formation of ISL Working Groups:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Established three working groups—<b><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fisl.fsu.edu%2Fworking-groups%2Fclinical-research&data=05%7C02%7Cisl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C1ddde9101a2f43f4db2a08dd148533b3%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638689284502081575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dZ6Y6JZX9j7dBpVT4KAgEWZkbQGSIOV8ujdaETPWfRo%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://isl.fsu.edu/working-groups/clinical-research" shash="wo1Kd7t8sqHeMmgN/cRd7ztVN6jqIYhPb9hIi1Ao2QKhI+t6eM6xZs6lKfPwM6wvO1N+UKpgXBH40/Ljt1Rh27PanuSosxC67kR8BLS4Bs5lpb0st1QfYyJMgM6kS1K4BEzSxmzj972VovrUZXSj3TXAqM+593ijIw6HJLfqsNs=">Clinical
Research Working Group</a></b>, <b><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fisl.fsu.edu%2Fworking-groups%2Fbasic-science&data=05%7C02%7Cisl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C1ddde9101a2f43f4db2a08dd148533b3%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638689284502081575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=bDBFeeo4Anf1CrqZgHBqnETOr86r8R7WA4k5DyOUi4w%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://isl.fsu.edu/working-groups/basic-science" shash="KiOjoFdXmQGSao81u29bxhNERhV2J4oE8BuGnoimuaz6nD2DSe8USiWuuSJmwywBTh5O+h5FtPnzZdyWEWydNNngDwVhb52YspIxgr96sXN351VmcpVcB3dyNZsiAFpRb79K2nnCQAFLhGvsf3SJhg64SwteP47IiVnxSsS1Nug=">Basic
Science Working Group</a></b>, and <b><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fisl.fsu.edu%2Fworking-groups%2Fadvanced-technology&data=05%7C02%7Cisl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C1ddde9101a2f43f4db2a08dd148533b3%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638689284502081575%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=aOJoY%2FUspMo%2FrLQ%2B5%2BLM6o948KlOZUd3CeAQTiUWckA%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://isl.fsu.edu/working-groups/advanced-technology" shash="gHTbApLFE1yfGgRUv1ovZby8e4KHZClrK5qjztPEW6wek32Oar5e66JbRJfxD84f/DLR21DoO2VvL4ey67iLfRh7gtnj6eJy7ybYrPUzwJ/a6FwnprejO+uDeQJupQ6S4dFPacBa8h56CJMjXgY1Luf/Z/1pQ0JNbU9ISzB1i8E=">Advanced
Technology Working Group</a></b>—to foster collaboration, identify research opportunities, and enhance interdisciplinary efforts. These groups have already begun developing research skill training websites, organizing workshops, writing white papers, and exploring
new initiatives to advance ISL’s mission.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Community Engagement:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Hosted the
<b><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.fsu.edu%2Fnews%2Fhealth-medicine%2F2024%2F10%2F11%2Ffsu-discovery-days-panel-on-aging-and-technology-engages-community-discusses-challenges-and-opportunities%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cisl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C1ddde9101a2f43f4db2a08dd148533b3%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638689284502237828%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=67xkVBvnH0oO4P6S9EVUu7mLovelorJSZG2zKI9laFE%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://news.fsu.edu/news/health-medicine/2024/10/11/fsu-discovery-days-panel-on-aging-and-technology-engages-community-discusses-challenges-and-opportunities/" shash="yzSMOCIMfcyOnmp7NZzKs/4LAa/rxypX+MJ47fqKOTNi763AEC2+36QvTZ808/nWlfaztCJ/NaF2G7rTr5zWsBJs1xmZBjdcLfXiAkq1RzguiV6zw5pabKoMff5+wxhH4Ou4GOBsVt1hl+OH4pZ6kFWpsRZlIlWXvo6dVFY8a8c=">Technology
and Aging panel at the Tallahassee Senior Center</a></b> during FSU Discovery Days, connecting researchers with local community members to discuss how technology can meet the diverse needs of older adults.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Collaborations and Partnerships:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Strengthened ties with the Claude Pepper Center, Pepper Institute on Aging and Public Policy, and numerous national agencies, broadening the scope
and impact of our work.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Mentorship and Student Involvement:</span></b><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> Continued to engage students through research opportunities, workshops, cultivating the next generation of leaders in aging studies.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">As we prepare for the new year, we are excited to expand our research initiatives, grow the working groups, host more community-centered events,
and explore innovative solutions to meet the challenges and opportunities of aging. Together, we will continue to advance ISL’s mission and make a lasting impact on the lives of older adults.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">In the coming months, we will send the announcement for the Call for Proposals for the ISL Planning Grants 2025-2026 cycle, the Esther & Del Grosser
Scholarship, ISL Student Poster Day Competitions, as well as an exciting lineup of Brown Bag talks for Spring 2025.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">On behalf of everyone at ISL, I wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy new year. Thank you for being an integral
part of our journey!!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">With gratitude,<br>
<b>Zhe He, PhD, FAMIA</b><br>
Interim Director, Institute for Successful Longevity<br>
Associate Professor, School of Information<br>
Florida State University<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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