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The American Aging Association was launched on October 19 1970 and organized by a group of distinguished medical doctors and scientists who wanted a specific organization dedicated to aging research. The Association is defined as a nonprofit taxexempt national organization of lay and scientific members dedicated to The American Aging Association recognizes a crucial compelling need to promote diversity in the aging research workforce. The American Aging Association is committed to fostering a diverse workforce in aging research and to ensuring that people from all backgrounds can fully and productively participate in our field. AGE Statement on NIH Facilities Administration Cost Reductions The American Aging Association AGE representing researchers dedicated to understanding and combating the biological mechanisms of aging expresses grave concern regarding the administrations decision to impose immediate cuts to Facilities and Administration FA costs for National Institutes of Health NIH grants.