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Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center T32-Funded Postdoctoral Training Program

As part of our mission to develop future leaders in the fields of neurodegenerative research and the aging brain, NYU Langone’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center is proud to offer clinicians and researchers the opportunity to apply for a T32 postdoctoral training position funded by the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The Postdoctoral Research Training in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disorders incorporates basic, clinical, and translational research in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, neurodegenerative diseases, and the aging brain. The BAND Program offers up to two years of stipend support, funds for research-related expenses, and comprehensive training in career and project development.

T32 fellows are immersed in an interdisciplinary environment and receive expert advice from leaders in the field. Fellows work with mentors on the fundamentals of neurodegenerative disease, rigorous research methodology, clinical approaches, and proper statistical analysis. Additionally, the training program includes workshops on grant writing, networking, lab management, and journal clubs.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants for the T32-funded postdoctoral training position must meet the following criteria:

  • be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or permanent resident
  • hold a doctoral degree (MD, PhD, or MD/PhD) or equivalent by the start date of the appointment
  • be engaged in basic, translational, or clinical research on neurodegenerative diseases or brain aging under the mentorship of an NYU Langone or NYU Grossman School of Medicine faculty member

Application Information

Applications must include the following materials:

  • a biosketch in NIH format
  • description of the proposed research including specific aims, hypothesis, and approach (up to two pages)
  • a letter of support from your mentor outlining past accomplishments, present work, and potential for independent funding (up to two pages)

For more information, contact Louisa Bokacheva, program manager, at louisa.bokacheva@nyulangone.org.

The Postdoctoral Research Training in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Neurodegenerative Disorders is funded through award number T32AG052909 from the National Institute on Aging.

T32 Fellows

2022–2023

Amanda Labuza, PhD
Jason Moore, PhD
Amber Tetlow, PhD

2021–2022

Marta Gronska-Peski, PhD
Jason Moore, PhD
Marco Russo, MD, PhD

2020–2021

Andie Dodge, PhD
Samantha Larsen, PhD
Marco Russo, MD, PhD

2019–2020

Emmanuel Cruz, PhD
Samantha Larsen, PhD
Jessica Sadick, PhD

2018–2019

Emmanuel Cruz, PhD
Yi Li, MD, PhD
Katherine Peng, PhD
Jessica Sadick, PhD

2017–2018

Yi Li, MD, PhD
Katherine Peng, PhD