[Isl] Wishing You a Joyous Holiday Season from FSU Institute for Successful Longevity!

[Zhe He]

Dear FSU ISL affiliates, advisors, community, and friends,
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!
This past year has been one of remarkable achievements and meaningful connections:

  *   Groundbreaking Research:
     *   Secured numerous significant grants from NIH, USDA, NSF, including an NIDA/NIH R01<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> to study the effects of medical marijuana and opioids on driving in older adults, and an AHRQ R21/R33 grant<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> for the LabGenie project, 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.
     *   Led a multi-institutional and multidisciplinary team and submitted a Solution Summary to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) CATALYST program for a $10 million grant application for advancing drug discovery for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.
  *   Formation of ISL Working Groups: Established three working groups—Clinical Research Working Group<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>, Basic Science Working Group<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>, and Advanced Technology Working Group<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>—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.
  *   Community Engagement: Hosted the Technology and Aging panel at the Tallahassee Senior Center<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> during FSU Discovery Days, connecting researchers with local community members to discuss how technology can meet the diverse needs of older adults.
  *   Collaborations and Partnerships: 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.
  *   Mentorship and Student Involvement: Continued to engage students through research opportunities, workshops, cultivating the next generation of leaders in aging studies.
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.
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.
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!!
With gratitude,
Zhe He, PhD, FAMIA
Interim Director, Institute for Successful Longevity
Associate Professor, School of Information
Florida State University
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