The UR CTSI Study Coordinators Organization for Research & Education (SCORE) provides support and regular networking opportunities to University research coordinators, clinical researchers, and staff. Registration is now open for this year's annual UR CTSI SCORE seminar, focusing on engaging and caring for older adult research participants.

Agenda 

8:35-8:45 am - Opening remarks

8:45-9:30 am - Tips for Effective Communication with Older Adults
Presented by Dallas Nelson, MD, associate professor of Medicine, Geriatrics/Aging at URMC

9:30-10 am - Break/Networking

10:00-10:30 - Research in Skilled Nursing Facilities: Practical Issues
Presented by Ann Falsey, MD, professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases at URMC

10:30-11:15 am - Older Adults: Health, Aging, and Equity
Presented by Thomas Caprio, MD, professor of Medicine, Geriatrics/Aging at URMC

11:15 am-12 pm - Reaching Beyond Age: Marketing Research Studies to Older Adults
Presented by Cody Gardner, MBA, study subject recruitment and retention leader at the UR CTSI

12-12:15 pm - Closing remarks