The Washington University School of Medicine Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC) Research Education Component (REC) began in May 2020. The long-term goal of the REC is to support the career development of the next generation of diverse ADRD researchers by providing the trainings, knowledge and resources early-career investigators need to succeed in the field. While the REC Scholars Program supports junior faculty, the REC Pathway Program works to connect with a wider range of trainees to support their interested in ADRD research.
The REC Pathway Program and will provide resources and mentoring to all levels of trainees, working with undergrads to faculty. The REC Pathway Program leverages national collaborative relationships as well as the rich research and training resources available at Washington University to support Pathway Trainees along the entire training continuum.
The REC Scholar Program includes:
- A 1 to 2-year appointment
- Mentorship and mentored research
- Training in core ADRD and research competencies
- Training in basic, clinical and translational research concepts necessary for furthering innovative research on ADRD
- 50% salary support as well as funds for travel, didactic coursework, and other miscellaneous training needs. Applicants will need to demonstrate that they have protected time to carry out their research project and engage in training.
The REC Pathway Program includes:
- Partnership with other programs to engage trainees earlier in their careers
- Assistance with mentor matching
- Research resources
- ADRD Research Undergraduate Journal Club
- Participation in some trainings, seminars and poster sessions
To access Pathway Program resources, or for more information about the program, please contact REC staff at rec@email.wustl.edu.