Announcements and News
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In the inaugural ASCENT Grand Rounds on October 8, moderator Dr. Ab Brody was joined by leading experts Drs. Katherine Courtright, Frank Puga, Abby R. Rosenberg, and Ana-Maria Vranceanu for an engaging discussion exploring next-generation approaches to palliative care research intervention science. Watch the full recording and access the presentation slides here to learn how innovative research strategies are reframing intervention science to better address the needs of seriously ill patients, their caregivers, and broader care networks.
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The two-day event featured updates from the National Institutes of Health, insightful perspectives from the Lived Experience Action Panel, and poster presentations showcasing new research from our 2026 Research Scholar and Pilot and Exploratory Studies Award recipients.
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Watch the latest webinar from the ASCENT Biostatistics Learning Network (ABLN).
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Watch the webinar recording for a comprehensive overview of the Research Scholar Award and Pilot and Exploratory Studies Award application process, followed by a live Q&A session.
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Registration is now open for the ASCENT Application Cycle Year 2 Funding Opportunities Webinar. Watch the webinar recording for a comprehensive overview of the Research Scholar Award and Pilot and Exploratory Studies Award application process, followed by a live Q&A session.
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The ASCENT Consortium is excited to announce the 11 recipients of the 2026 Pilot and Exploratory Studies Award.
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The ASCENT Consortium is excited to announce the 10 recipients of the 2026 Research Scholar Award.
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Registration is now open for the ASCENT Application Cycle Year 2 Funding Opportunities Webinar. Join us on Friday, July 17 at 11:00 AM ET for a comprehensive overview of the Research Scholar Award and Pilot and Exploratory Studies Award application process, followed by a live Q&A session.
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On May 5, ABLN hosted their first virtual presentation: Top Statistical Challenges in Serious Illness Research. The ABLN plans on hosting these webinars quarterly. Be on the lookout for announcements and opportunities to sign up to attend.
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The ASCENT Consortium is excited to announce the ten recipients of the 2026 Investigator in Residence Program.
This year-long program provides early-stage investigators focused on serious illness care across any phase of the lifespan with career development and networking opportunities to advance their career.