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 ADRD researchers by providing the trainings, knowledge and resources that 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 interest in ADRD research.
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 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
See below for information on programs that may be of interest to Pathway Program trainees:
Undergraduate Students
- Institute for Public Health Summer Research Program: Aging and Neurological Diseases
- An 8-week summer program offered by the Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging)
- Clinical Research Training Center Advanced Summer Program for Investigation & Research Education (ASPIRE)
- An 8-week summer program that introduces young investigators to medical research
- Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (ENDURE)
- A 10-week summer program that aims to raise interest in opportunities in neuroscience research for individuals who are typically underrepresented in the field
- ADRD Journal Club
- A monthly ADRD-focused journal club. For more information, email rec@email.wustl.edu
Post-Bacc Trainees
- WashU Neuroprep Program
- Two-year Post-Bacc program for recent college graduates interested in neuroscience
Medical Students
- Knight ADRC T32 Program “Multidisciplinary Training in Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias”
- A year-long research program that includes mentored research, professional mentorship, career development seminars and opportunities to present research.
Pre and Postdoctoral Trainees
- Knight ADRC T32 Program “Multidisciplinary Training in Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias”
- 1-3 year training program that prepares trainees for careers in ADRD research through mentored research, ADRD education and trainings, career development workshops and resources and more.
Junior Faculty
- REC Scholar Program
- 1-2 year training program to support the career development of junior faculty
To access Pathway Program resources, or for more information about the program, please contact REC staff at rec@email.wustl.edu.