Office for Research on Aging

The Office for Research on Aging at St. Louis College of Pharmacy was instituted in 1993 to encourage and facilitate studies of aging people within the field of pharmacy. The office promotes gerontological research within the clinical aspects of pharmacy practice, as well as both basic and applied research of the physiological, psychological, social, and cultural dimensions of aging. The office presents campus programs, develops proposals, seeks donations, external funding and sponsored projects, conducts research, provides program evaluation services, prepares appropriate reports of these activities, and assists others to do the same. The office sponsors a Fall Lecture Program on topics of general interest, a Spring Lecture Program reporting current research, and an on-campus Gerontology Interest Group. A newsletter, The Office Report, is distributed biannually.

"Care at the End of Life: The Benefits of Hospice"

Eileen Spinner,
Volunteer Coordinator for BJC Hospice

Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 from 4-6 p.m.
Carlisle "B"
Cartwright Student Center

The BJC Hospice Program, Lumina, Weavings, and bereavement support.
The public is invited. Parking is available on campus.

Research Proposals Due: Oct. 15, 2012

The Office for Research on Aging solicits research proposals for faculty and faculty-sponsored student projects. The deadline for proposals are March 15 in the spring semester and Oct. 15 in the fall semester.  Decisions will be announced by April 15 and Nov. 15, as appropriate. Submissions should conform to the format for Faculty Research Incentive Fund proposals. Only direct costs will be funded. Past project awards have not exceeded $1,000. Proposals will be reviewed by members of the ORA Advisory  Board.  This group may decide to not give out awards.    

The Geriatric Medication Game is available for purchase at this time. Click here to place your order, or contact pfontane@stlcop.edu for inquiries.