American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), Inc.
The American Federation for Aging Research's mission is to support and advance healthy aging through biomedical research, including development of the next generation of aging researchers. Key Initiatives AFAR focuses its activities on these major initiatives: Identifying and funding a broad range of cutting-edge research most likely to increase knowledge about healthy aging. Attracting more physicians to specialize in geriatric medicine to meet the demands of an aging population with expert health care. Creating opportunities for scientists and clinicians to share knowledge and exchange ideas to drive innovation in aging research. Providing information to the public on new medical findings that can help people live longer lives, less susceptible to disease and disability.
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- American Federation for Aging Research Advancing Researchby funding Grant Programs and Fellowships Driving Innovationby guiding studies such as the FAST Initiative the SuperAgers Initiative and the TAME Trial Furthering the Fieldby supporting the infrastructure of three NIA Initiatives and leading the Amplifying Geroscience Initiative. Top Breakthroughs driven by AFAR ExpertsDelaying Disease by Targeting AgingSaving Costs by Extending Healthspan What are the Hallmarks of Aging. How and Why Do We Age. What is Geroscience.
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