The NIA IMPACT Collaboratory has a strong presence at the upcoming Gerontological Society of America (GSA) 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. This year’s theme is “Reinforcing Resilience in Aging Science, Research and Education.”
During the conference, IMPACT members and investigators will share work and insights across multiple sessions, symposia, and presentations:
Thursday, November 5, at 10:00 PM: Is More Time at Home Always Better? Measuring Value in Dementia, Disability, and Aging Populations
Location: Chesapeake 7-9
This session will examine how “Days at Home” (DAH) or “home time” serves as a patient-centered outcome for older adults with complex care needs. IMPACT 2026 Faculty Scholar Judith Vick, MD, will participate as a discussant and bring lived experience as a family caregiver for her mother.Thursday, November 5 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM ET | AI and Ethics
Location: Maryland Ballroom C
IMPACT member Emily Largent, PhD, JD, RN will contribute to a panel discussion exploring the “Ethical Considerations of Artificial Intelligence for Older Adults.”Friday, November 6, 2026 1:45–3:00 PM ET | Poster Presentation
Location: Exhibit Hall C-D
An IMPACT-funded project will be showcased in a poster presentation titled “Development and Validation of Claims-Based Algorithms for Mild Cognitive Impairment in Medicare,” featuring IMPACT members Jennifer Lund, PhD, Dae Hyun Kim, MD, MPH, ScD, and Ellen P. McCarthy, PhD, MPH, and 2025 Career Development Award recipient Chan Mi Park, MD, MPH.Friday November 6, 2026, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM | From Solo to Shared: Dyadic and Triadic Models of Dementia Caregiving
Location: Chesapeake A-C
IMPACT member Joan Monin, PhD, MS will present a paper titled “Triadic Attachment and Depressive Symptoms in Families Coping with Cognitive Impairment.”Saturday November 7, 2026: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM | Early Career Guidance
Location: National Harbor 6
Early-career researchers can attend the session titled “Interested in Pragmatic Dementia Care Trials? An Early Career Guide for Getting Started” presented by IMPACT member Rebecca (Becca) Lassell.Saturday, November 7, at 3:30 PM | Dementia Research in Assisted Living
Location: National Harbor 6
IMPACT member Ann Reddy, MPH, will participate in a symposium highlighting priorities identified through a national, community-engaged workshop series. Care partners, assisted living leaders, and researchers will share perspectives on aligning dementia research with lived experience, existing evidence, and the realities of conducting studies in assisted living settings.
The conference will be held November 4-7 at National Harbor, MD. To register and learn more, click here.