Who We Are

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 non-profit, tax-exempt national organization of lay and scientific members dedicated to:

• Promote biomedical aging studies directed towards increasing the functional life span of humans with one goal being to slow the aging process.
• Keep the public informed of the progress of aging research and of practical means of achieving a long and healthy life.
• Increase knowledge of biogerontology among physicians and others in the health fields
• Foster the scientific and professional career development of AGE trainees and scientific members. (added 2017)

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 administration's decision to impose immediate cuts to Facilities and Administration (F&A) costs for National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants. As outlined in Notice NOT-OD-25-068, the reduction to a flat 15% rate represents a greater than 50% reduction in standard F&A costs for many research institutions. 
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