بخش اول : سازمانها، مراکز تحقیقاتی و گروههای آموزشی ایرانی در حوزه خدمات به سالمندان نام سازمان/گروه وابستگی و حوزه کاری پورتال رسمی آموزشی شورای عالی سالمندی مدیریت، نظارت و تدوین اساسنامههای اختصاصی /http://snce.ir ایران سالمندی سازمان بهزیستی کشور؛ مدیریت، نظارت و صدور مجوزهای الزم به مراکز /http://behzisti.ir/Portal/Home معاونت امور توانبخشی خدمات سالمندی وابسته به گروه آموزش بهداشت و ارتقا سالمت بخش سالمت سالمندی دانشگاه علوم پزشکی فارس، ارائه خدمات آموزشی /http://schealth.sums.ac.ir/department/amozeshbehdasht تحقیقاتی در حوزه سالمندی وابسته به دانشکده پرستاری دانشگاه علوم پزشکی گروه پرستاری سالمندی فارس ، ارائه خدمات آموزش و تحقیقات در حوزه /http://nurs-midwif.sums.ac.ir/amoozeshi/amoozeshi/paras
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گروه پرستاری سالمندی وابسته به دانشکده پرستاری دانشگاه علوم پزشکی /http://fnm.iums.ac.ir/page/2665 ایران، انجام تحقیقات در حوزه سالمندی بخش دوم : Non-Iranian Ageing-related Research Centers and Institutes Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics The centre aims to research, develop and promote clinical and community understanding of the neurodegenerative diseases Ageing Research Centre Randwick / associated with population ageing, and their impact on the delivery of New South Wales Health Australia NSW health care, community services and residential care. Department Research topics: Aboriginal health, ageing, dementia
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Epidemiology Community health Health services Disability Carer support Social, environmental, and biological factors responsible for systemic ageing and brain ageing Neurodegenerative disorders - dementia, movement disorders, multifactorial syndromes of ageing Population ageing - geographic information systems analysis The Age Institute studies the everyday lives of older adults, develops services for older people, produces new innovations for older adults and their families, disseminates information about the results of new studies, offers training to professionals, and participates in current
Age Institute Helsinki Finland discussion on age related issues, values and attitudes. Research topics: Physical exercise, functional capacity, and health Encounter, inclusion, and mental well-being The institute promotes innovative research on ageing to understand its causes and concomitants, both social, and biological, as well as how Aging Institute of UPMC best to intervene in illnesses associated with the ageing process. Senior Services and the Pittsburgh / PA USA Furthermore, the Aging Institute provides access to services for aged
University of Pittsburgh persons and the public. Educational programs for the public and health care professionals are offered. The primary goals of the ARC are to carry out and support high- quality ageing research, advance multidisciplinary efforts in ageing research, offer a high-quality educational program, foster collaborations, develop cross-links between available data-sets, and direct the knowledge into interventions. ARC carries out epidemiological studies on different health related aspects of brain Aging Research Center aging and the elderly. (ARC) Research topics: Stockholm Sweden Karolinska Institutet, Risk factors of Alzheimer‘s disease and dementia Stockholm University Multimorbidity and physical functioning Cognitive functioning Brain imaging Gender differences in brain and cognition Pharmacoepidemiology Socio-economic differences in health and ageing Health economy It is an interdisciplinary research and network centre dedicated to the promotion and dissemination of research into ageing. The mission is to Alberta Centre on Aging promote cutting-edge research, education, and service in ageing, Edmonton Canada University of Alberta through interdisciplinary collaboration and through partnerships with stakeholders. The Centre‘s focus is on the promotion of best outcomes for older people, to engage the community and to link researchers. The research centre supports biomedical research directed towards further increasing our understanding of the ageing process, allowing seniors to live ever fuller and more enjoyable lives. The research focuses on Alzheimer´s disease and other ageing-related diseases, especially on finding treatments for these diseases. The Center provides information to the scientific community and the public and Alzheimer‘s and Aging Port St. Lucie / USA supports education and training. Research Center FL Research topics: Alzheimer‘s disease Cardiovascular diseases Diabetes Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis | P a g e 2
Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Alzheimer‘s Disease Silver Spring / The ADEAR Center distributes information about Alzheimer‘s disease Education and Referral USA MD to health professionals, patients and their families, and the public.
(ADEAR) Center The ADRC is specialed in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) Alzheimer‘s Disease and related disorders. The aim of the Center is to study the Research Center (ADRC) Pittsburgh / PA USA pathophysiology of Alzheimer´s disease to improve the reliability of University of Pittsburgh diagnosis and to develop effective treatment strategies. Alzheimer‘s Disease The centre provides outstanding clinical, research, and educational Research Center (ADRC) Atlanta / GA USA programs on memory loss, mild cognitive impairment and School of Medicine, Emory Alzheimer’s disease. University CEPAR‘s mission is to produce research of the highest quality to ARC Centre of Excellence in transform thinking about population ageing, inform product and Population Ageing Research Sydney / NSW Australia service development and provision (private practice) and public
(CEPAR) policy, and improve people‘s wellbeing throughout their lives. Arizona Center of Aging The mission of the centre is to promote healthy and functional lives for (ACOA) Tucson / AZ USA older adults through comprehensive programs in research, education University of Arizona and training, and clinical care. The ARCHA aims to understand, predict, prevent and intervene with scientific research to facilitate healthy ageing, with a specific focus on the eye, the mind, the metabolism and healing in the context of the psychological, social and policy contexts of ageing lives. Aston Research Centre for Research topics: Healthy Ageing (ARCHA) Birmingham UK Ageing eye Aston University Ageing mind Ageing metabolism Medicine and devices in Ageing Ageing lives Australian Institute for The institute is an umbrella for research initiatives focused on Population Ageing Research demographic transition. One current initiative is the production of a (AIPAR) Sydney Australia regular Longevity Index, which aims to emphasise the importance of University of New South longevity risk and insurance. Wales The Barshop Institute will enhance the quality of gerontological research and clinical application with the ultimate goal of bringing Barshop Institute for good health and enhanced quality of life to our ageing population. Longevity and Aging Studies San Antonio / Research topics: USA UT Health Science Center, TX Regenerative medicine and stem cells University of Texas Comparative biology of ageing Ageing and cancer Ageing-related neurodegeneration Baycrest is a leader in cognitive neuroscience and memory research, with the goal of transforming the journey of ageing. The Rotman Research Institute (RRI) and the Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied and Evaluative Research Unit (KLAERU) are parts of Baycrest. The primary research focus of the RRI is on memory and the executive (frontal lobe) functions of the brain, both in normal aging and in the presence of diseases and conditions which affect the brain, such as Baycrest Research Centre for stroke, traumatic brain injury, Alzheimer‘s disease and other Toronto Canada
Aging and the Brain dementias. KLAERU provides resources and expertise to support clinical, evaluative, and translational research at Baycrest. At KLAERU, the development and implementation of innovative wellness, prevention, education and care projects is supported across Baycrest. Research topics: memory and ageing neuroscience of cognition and ageing Brookdale Center for Healthy The Brookdale Center for Healthy Aging improves the lives of older New York / NY USA
Aging adults through research, policy, and professional development.
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Brunel Institute for Ageing The purpose of BIAS is to conduct interdisciplinary research in Studies (BIAS) London UK gerontology to improving the quality of life and health of older people. Brunel University London The institute focuses on understanding the connection between ageing and chronic disease. The mission is to increase the healthy years of life. Buck Institute for Research Research topics: Novato / CA USA on Aging the aging process the development of age-related diseases the potential use of stem cells to treat neurodegenerative diseases and arthritis caesar is doing research in the field of neurosciences, cell biology, and biophysics, with special focus on signal processing in cells (neurons). Research topics: caesar - center of advanced Photonic european studies and research Bonn Germany Molecular biology Max Planck Society Microtechnology kinetic, microscopic, and spectroscopic methods to study and control cellular activity Canadian Centre for Activity The CCAA specializes in carrying out research on physical activity and Aging (From Research to London Canada and aging, and based on the evidence, designing and implementing
Action) CCAA exercise programs that are safe and age-appropriate. The University of Indianapolis Center for Aging & Community (CAC) Center for Aging & Indianapolis / is one of Indiana‘s leading centers for Aging Studies, using an Community (CAC) USA IN interdisciplinary approach to developing partnerships between higher University of Indianapolis education, business organizations and the community. Center for Aging Research The focus of the centre is on health services research aimed at The Dartmouth Institute for Hanover /NH USA improving health and health care for older Americans. It will create a Health Policy & Clinical bridge between research, education, and clinical programs. Practice The mission of the centre is to test innovative strategies to improve the quality of healthcare and self-care for older adults. Research topics: Center for Aging Research Aging brain - research on late life depression, dementia, and Indianapolis / (IU-CAR) USA delirium IN Indiana University Gero-informatics - research on the use of information technology Health promotion - research on self-care, lifestyle, and prevention The centre promotes and assists healthy aging programs that deal with the following health topics: Chronic disease Center for Healthy Aging Disabilities Washington / National Council on Aging USA Fall prevention DC (NCOA) Health promotion (general) Medication management Mental health / substance abuse Nutrition and physical activity The CEHA is focused on aging research for the advance of better health and reduced frailty. The center involves five research programs: Center for Healthy Aging Molecular Aging and Neurobiology (CEHA) Copenhagen Denmark Skeletal Muscle Metabolism University of Copenhagen Body and Life Society and Culture Health Promotion and Innovation Center for Healthy Aging The centre aims at studying optimal aging across the lifespan. Research Corvallis / OR USA Research topics: College of Public Health & Diet, genes, and aging Human Sciences, Oregon | P a g e 4
Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics State University Bone health, exercise, and function in aging Psychosocial factors and optimal aging Social and ethical issues in technologies for healthy aging The centre explores a variety of issues relevant to neural development and disease. The focus is on the brain in health and disease. Research topics: Center for Neural Neural mechanisms in simple model organisms Development and Disease Rochester / NY USA Protection against of neural insults (HIV infection, stroke, University of Rochester neurodegeneration) Medical Center Mechanisms and treatment of neuromuscular and neoplastic disorders Recovery after traumatic brain injury Center for Population Health The centre facilitates research and training at Duke on topics related to and Aging (CPHA) Durham / NC USA population health and ageing. Duke University CREA investigates the basic processes that cause ageing, with the goal of improving and extending human health span. Research topics: Center for Research and systems biology Education in Aging (CREA) Berkeley / CA USA brain imaging University of California neuroendocrine changes in the hypothalamus creation of bioinformatic systems to study the ageing process hormonal changes and ageing The centre develops and implements collaborative research and training in the critical areas of ageing research and geriatric medicine. Research topics: Center for Research on Aging Rehabilitation School of Medicine, Baltimore / MD USA Obesity, Diabetes, and Nutrition University of Maryland Diseases e.g. cardiovascular disease, cancer, osteoporosis Health Services and Quality of Life Free Radicals, Oxidative Stress The Center for Translational Research in Aging and Longevity is Center for Translational engaged in ongoing translational research on nutrition, exercise, and Research in Aging and metabolism in relation to aging and the common diseases of the aging Longevity College Station USA population. These diseases include cancer, heart failure, Chronic College of Education & / TX Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and cystic fibrosis (CF). Human Development, Texas Translation of knowledge from basic and applied sciences to care and A&M University clinical practice for older adults is the overall goal. Scientists at the Center for Vital Longevity are engaged in a variety of research studies aimed at understanding memory, cognitive aging, and Alzheimer’s disease. The Center is dedicated to unlocking the secrets of the aging mind and the maintenance of cognitive health for life. Center for Vital Longevity Dallas / TX USA Research topics: University of Texas Neuronal and cognitive aging across the entire adult lifespan Functional Neuroimaging of Memory Aging mind health Memory Training and Cognition This interdisciplinary centre serves as a state and university-wide resource to address the needs of older Iowans. The mission of the Center on Aging (COA) Iowa City / IA USA COA is to foster and enhance interdisciplinary research, eduction, and University of Iowa service efforts dedicated to understanding the ageing process and imporving the health and well being of older people. The mission of the centre is to promote and facilitate activities on Center on Aging ageing in the areas of education, research and evaluation, and Bangor / ME USA University of Maine community service to maximize the quality of life of older citizens and their families. The centre unites aging-related research, education, and clinical Center on Aging Salt Lake City / USA programs at the University of Utah, thus it synergizes the growth and University of Utah UT progress of interdisciplinary research to help people live longer and | P a g e 5
Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics more fulfilling lifes. The centre provides research support services and encourage the development of new research projects and research foci in the Center on Demography and demography and economics of ageing. Economics of Aging (CoA) Research topics: Chicago / IL USA NORC and University of Social relationships, living arrangements, and family Chicago The social context of aging Health care research Biobehavioral pathways Centre for Active Management of Lifelong Ageing (CAMLA) CAMLA supports and fosters research within the ageing research Graduate Entry Medical Limerick Ireland community locally, nationally and internationally. The centre provides School, Faculty of Education advice and support to researchers with an interest in Lifelong Ageing. and Health Sciences, University of Limerick The mission of the centre is to provide research, consultancy and education, promoting innovation in health and social care services for older people. Research topics: Centre for Ageing and Mental Darzi dementia care pathway development Health (CAMH) Stafford UK Dementia care University Staffordshire Older prisoners and mental health End of life care Memory clinic services Suicide and older people The centre provides scholarships for ageing and pastoral studies. Centre for Ageing and Barton Australia Quality of life issues for older people, including living with dementia,
Pastoral Studies (CAPS) are subjects for research and education. Centre for Ageing and Supportive Environments The centre is focused on person-environment relations influencing (CASE) Lund Sweden functional capacity, activity, participation, mobility, safety, and health Department of Health in the ageing person and population. Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University The centre conducts high quality interdisciplinary research and promotes research-led teaching around ageing, older people, and age- related disease. Centre for Ageing Research Research topics: (C4AR) Neuro-generative diseases (Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Faculty of Health & Lancashire UK Disease) Medicine, Lancaster Molecular changes associated with the ageing process University Pathological developments Design and development of new technologies to support and enhance the health and wellbeing of older people and their care-givers CARDI will advance the ageing research agenda by identifying, Centre for Ageing Research coordinating, stimulating, and communicating strategic research on and Development in Ireland Belfast Ireland ageing and older people as a means to improve the lives of older
(CARDI) people in Ireland. It funds, publishes, and disseminates research on topics relating to ageing and older people. The mission is to elucidate the routes to the vulnerable ageing brain, and provide information to prevent or ameliorate cognitive disability Centre for Cognitive Ageing and its negative consequences for health and wellbeing; determine the and Cognitive Epidemiology mechanisms by which lower cognitive ability through the lifecourse Edinburgh UK (CCACE) renders the body vulnerable to ill health and impaired wellbeing; and University of Edinburgh to provide an outstanding environment for interdisciplinary research training. Research topics:
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Cognitive epidemiology Cognitive ageing: individual differences Cognitive ageing: human cognitive neuroscience Mechanisms of cognitive ageing Human and animal brain imaging Genetics and statistics of brain ageing The Centre for Cultural Diversity in Ageing is a Victorian based organisation that primarily supports the aged care sector address the needs of elderly people from culturally and linguistically diverse Centre for Cultural Diversity Melbourne Australia backgrounds. The Centre provides training, consultancy and resources in Ageing to the aged care sector and also support culturally and linguistically diverse communities to better understand the aged care services available in Australia. Centre for Education and CERA aims to expand and share knowledge of human ageing, so that Research on Ageing (CERA) the health and quality of life of older people can be imporved. The Concord Repatriation General Concord Australia main purposes are promoting healthy ageing, minimising the impact of Hospital, University of disease and disability, and improving the quality of life of the older Sydney population. The ZGGF is a centre of excellence for the diagnosis and treatment of memory disorders. It provides diagnostic services and takes part in research of dementia. Research topics: Image analysis of the disordered brain Centre for Geriatric Medicine Molecular analysis of Alzheimer‘s Disease and Gerontology (ZGGF) Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Freiburg Germany Medical School, University of Posterior cortical atrophy Freiburg Speech processing problems related to Alzheimer‘s Disease stress-induced functional concentration and memory impairment Vascular dementias, subcortical arteriosclerotic encephalopathy (SAE, Binswanger‘s disease) Evaluation of dementia therapies The CIA provides a centre of excellence for research and training in the study of ageing. It initiates, coordinates, and supports ageing research and fosters collaboration between researchers. In addition, it fosters collaboration between business and academia, with the intention of multiplying the benefits of public and private investment in knowledge. Research topics: Centre for Innovative Ageing Civic and social engagement and participation of older people (CIA) Swansea UK (e.g.: intergenerational relationships, social and support Swansea University networks) Environments of ageing (e.g.: natural and built physical space, functional design) Care provision for older people (e.g.: social care, health care, residential care) Chronic conditions, falls and prevention in old age (e.g.: falls, stroke, cancer, dementia) CIMA aims to understand why our bone, joints and muscles function Centre for Integrated less well as we age, and why older people develop clinical diseases of Research into these musculoskeletal tissues, such as arthritis or osteoporosis. Musculoskeletal Ageing Research topics: (CIMA) Liverpool UK Skeletal muscle, bone, cartilage and tendon biology University of Liverppool Ageing research University of Sheffield Nutrition and exercise interventions Newcastle University Clinical excellence in musculoskeletal disorders Centre for Integrated Systems The aim of CISBAN is to advance understanding of the complex Newcastle upon Biology of Ageing and UK mechanisms underpinning the ageing process and of how ageing is Tyne Nutrition (CISBAN) affected by nutrition using a systems biology approach. | P a g e 7
Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Newcastle University Research topics: Cell senescence Dietary restriction Modelling Software development (e.g.: Saint, SyMBA) Other projects (e.g.: Oxidative stress and telomerase in stem cells) The centre aims to raise awareness of issues around all aspects of ageing and to support good practice. CPA sustains a network of learning around ageing. Centre for Policy on Ageing Research topics: (CPA) Health and social services London UK Curtin University of Residential and community care Technology Religious belief Living arrangements Transport Citizenship and leisure activities This international and multi-disciplinary research centre examines key issues in ageing across the lifecourse, informating policy and debating at the national and local level. Research topics: Ageing in developing and transitional societies Centre for Research on Diversity in later life and the ageing of ethnic minority Ageing (CRA) communities Southampton UK School of Social Sciences, Economic and social resources in old age University of Southampton Inequalities in later life, particularly with respect to health and access to health and social care services Quality of life Retirement prospects of future generations of elders Social networks and informal support Developing a range of tools for policy analysis The centre will improve the health and well-being of older persons through a multidisciplinary research approach. Centre for Research on Research topics: Ageing (CRA) Perth Australia Aged care services Curtin University of Ageing (physical and emotional health, family structures, Technology supportive environments) Dementia The aim of CRAG is to conduct policy relevant research on gender Centre for Research on and ageing and to advance understanding of how gender influences the Ageing and Gender (CRAG) Guildford UK experience of ageing, and how ageing influences gender roles and University Surrey relationships. Centre for Research on The mission of the CRPD is to initiate, facilitate, and integrate trans- Personhood in Dementia disciplinary research that increases understanding and implementation (CRPD) Vancouver Canada of personhood approaches to dementia and dementia care. It aims to University of British increase understanding of personhood in dementia and develop Columbia interventions for supporting personhood. The centre works on the social analysis of ageing. Research topics: Family and kinship Centre for Social Gerontology Keele UK Inter-generational relationships Keele University Women and ageing Social exclusion and inclusion The social policy of later life Research Topics: Centre Hospitalier Affilié Alzheimer‘s disease and other dementia Universitaire de Québec Quebec Canada Long-term care practices
(CHA) Organisation and evaluation services for the elderly
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Motor function, balance and aging Vision and aging The centre conducts, stimulates, and promotes research on ageing, provides an interdisciplinary focus for the research activities in ageing at the university in Manitoba, and supports the teaching. The centre distributes its findings to administration, policy makers, practitioners, and seniors to assist them in making decisions. Centre on Aging Research topics: Winnipeg Canada University of Manitoba Cchronic health problems (dementia, arthritis, depression) Consequences of early brain damage to normal aging, Changes in memory function with advancing age Neuronal plasticity Memory encoding/impairments after stroke, trauma, and seizure activity The multidisciplinary research centre promotes and conducts basic and applied research throughout the lifespan. Research topics: Needs assessments Centre on Aging Victoria Canada Social surveys University of Victoria Expreimental research Program evaluations Development of clinical diagnostic tools Social policy research The primary focus of CARU is research into conditions associated with ageing to facilitate the development of early assessment and intervention strategies targeted at age-associated degenerative conditions. Clinical Ageing Research Research topics: Unit (CARU) Newcastle upon Dementia and neurodegenerative diseases UK Campus for Ageing and Tyne Stroke and cardiovascular ageing Vitality, Newcastle University Musculoskeletal disease Visual failure Type 2 Diabetes Liver disease Mitochondrial disease The mission of CNADC is 1) to provide the highest quality clinical Cognitive Neurology and care, i.e., diagnostic evaluation and treatment; 2) to conduct research Alzheimer‘s Disease Center Chicago / IL USA on how the brain coordinates mental functions; 6) to transfer the
(CNADC) benefits of research to afflicted patients; and 4) to train researchers and clinicians to work in this field. The aim is to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying the ageing process and thereby to set the ground to achieve the long-term Cologne Cluster of objective of developing novel therapeutic interventions. Excellence on Cellular Stress Research topics: Responses in Aging- Inflammation in aging-associated diseases associated Diseases (CECAD Cologne Germany Metabolic signaling in ageing, diabetes, and obesity Cologne) Mitochondrial dysfunction in ageing and neurodegeneration University of Cologne Max Planck Institute for Proteostasis in ageing-associated diseases Biology of Aging DNA-damage responses in ageing-related tissue degeneration and tumorigenesis Membrane senescence and lipid-associated signals The centre is devoted to research and clinical advances toward the Comprehensive Center on treatment and cure of neurodegenerative diseases affecting cognition, Brain Aging - An NYULMC the focus is on healthy brain ageing, Alzheimer‘s disease and memory Center of Excellence New York / NY USA disorders, Parkinson‘s disease and movement disorders, atypical NYU Langone Medical dementias, and geriatric psychiatry. Center Research topics: Cell survival and rescue
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Synapse physiology Biology of tau and amyloid proteins Biomarkers, genomics, and proteomics Electrophysiologic imaging Drug discovery and development Early detection and differential diagnosis Psychosocial interventions The DARC conducts research in human aging processes from a range of different angels, combining ageing research from the molecular Danish Aging Research level, to the individual and finally to the entire population. Center (DARC) Research topics: University of Southern Genetic and environmental factors influencing human aging Odense Denmark Denmark processes and longevity (studies of twins and the oldest-old) University of Aarhus Gender and ageing University of Copenhagen Social and environmental stress and ageing Telomere biology and its possible relation to aging, particularly for persons, who age early The aims of the DCMG are to identify molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the ageing process and in the origin of age- related diseases, to search for effective means of reducing age-related loss in cellular functions, to search for methods for recovery of lost biological activity during ageing, and to employ the knowledge Danish Centre for Molecular obtained to prevent some of the age-related diseases. Gerontology (DCMG) Aarhus Denmark Research topics: University of Aarhus DNA damage Premature ageing syndromes Alzheimer‘s and Parkinson‘s disease Telomeric-regulation of cellular ageing Gene expression and function with ageing Hormesis Advance the understanding and treatment of degenerative diseases, as well as the normal aging process. They want to protect cells in the Del E. Webb Neuroscience, brain from a avriety of neurodegenerative diseases and to regenerate Aging and Stem Cell neurons and associated cells. Research Center (NASCR) La Jolla / CA USA Research topics: Sanford Burnham Medical Neurodegenerative diseases Research Institute Stem cells and regenerative biology Development and ageing The purpose of the DCRCs is to conduct dementia research to improve the diagnosis, reduce the risk of dementia, as well as improve the lives of those people living with dementia, their families and carers. Sydney, Dementia Collaborative Research topics: Brisbane, Australia
Research Centres (DCRC) Prevention of Alzheimer‘s disease and other dementias Canberra Diagnose Alzheimer‘s disease Enhancing the awareness of dementia Home care The DRC try to identify, measure, monitor, and understand the cognitive changes associated with degenerative disease and normal ageing. Dementia Research Centre Research topics: (DRC) London UK Familial Alzheimer‘s disease Institute of Neurology, Frontotemporal dementia University College London Posterior cortical atrophy Auditory information processing in dementia Chemosensory processing in dementia Donald W. Reynolds Institute The institute‘s mission is to promote functional independence in older Little Rock / on Aging and Department of USA people through world class clinical care, cutting-edge research, and AR Geriatrics innovative educational programs.
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics University of Arkansas for Research topics: Medical Sciences (UAMS) Cellular and Molecular Biology of Aging Cancer Cardiovascular System Frailty Prevention Nutrition, Metabolism and Exercise Long-Term Care Cognitive Disorders The mission of the centre is to conduct research within the area of European Centre for ageing and later life, to deliver postgraduate courses, to co-ordinate Gerontology Msida Malta training programmes, to liase with government departments and University of Malta voluntary agencies, to research issues, and to engage in public debates. The mission of the ERIBA is to better understand what causes ageing. The studies are focused on the mechanisms that result in loss of cells European Research Institute with age and the decline in the function of old cells and tissues. for the Biology of Ageing Groningen Netherlands ERIBA aims to develop novel strategies to prevent or combat age-
(ERIBA) related disease and to provide evidence-based recommendations for healthy ageing. The research team at the Fisher Center try to find the cure for Alzheimer‘s disease. Research topics: Fischer Center for Beating back beta amyloid Alzheimer‘s Disease New York / NY USA Improving the quality of life for Alzheimer’s patients Research Reversing nerve cell damage The Rockefeller University Recruiting stress proteins to clean up tangles in the brain Curing early-onset Alzheimer‘s The science of caregiving Flinders Centre for Ageing The centre has a multidisciplinary focus on research, education, and Studies (FCAS) professional gerontological activities locally, nationally, and Adelaide Australia School of Psychology, internationally. The research core is the Australian Longitudinal Study Flinders University of Ageing (ALSA). Each GRECC contains a research component, a education component, Geriatric Research Education and a clinical component. Currently there are 16 GRECCs conducting Washington and Clinical Centers USA basic laboratory research on the origins of aging and the diseases DC
(GRECC) commonly associated with it as well as research how care is delivered to elders and the effects of rehabilitation. The aim of the centre is to improve the quality of life and independence of older persons through a combination of research, Geriatrics interventions to improve function, clinical initiatives, and teaching Department of Internal New Haven / USA activities. The research is focused on the Yale Program on Aging, an Medicine, Yale School of CT inter-departmental, multidisciplinary program whose objectives are to Medicine investigate clinical, translational, and epidemiologic topics related to the multi-factorial issues of ageing. The centre seeks to increase the span of healthy, active life for older adults through interdisciplinary clinical care, education, research, and community service. It develops initiatives in geriatrics research and training to advance the state of knowledge regarding the medical Geriatrics Center & Institute problems of the older adult. of Gerontology Ann Arbor / MI USA Research topics: University of Michigan Biogerontology Biomechanics and mobility Ageing populations (understand risk factors and outcomes of diseases) Clinical and translational research (age-related diseases) Geriatric Studies Center / The centres support collaborative research efforts to improve the Alzheimer‘s Disease diagnosis and treatment of age-related memory loss. Patients and their Los Angeles / Research Center USA families are given the opportunity to take part in a wide variety of CA University of Southern clinical research projects. These include tests of new treatments for California Alzheimer‘s disease and new procedures to improve the diagnostic | P a g e 11
Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics accuracy. Its mission is to understand the causes and risk factors that predispose to neurodegeneration and to develop new therapeutic and health care German Centre for strategies. Specifically, the DZNE addresses causes, mechanisms, Neurodegenerative Diseases Bonn Germany diagnosis, and therapy of neurodegenerative disorders. These include
(DZNE) primarily age-related disorders as Alzheimer‘s and Parkinson‘s disease, but also rare neurodegenerative disorders (Prion diseases and Huntington‘s Disease, ALS, FTD). The DZA focuses on scientific research and documentation in the fields of social and behavioral ageing research. The purpose is to German Centre of Berlin- increase, collect, evaluate, process, and disseminate knowledge about Germany
Gerontology (DZA) Tempelhof the living arrangements of ageing and old people in order to use this knowledge for scientifically independent consultation in respect to the challenges of an ageing population for society and social policy. The Gerontology Institute carries out basic and applied social and Gerontology Research economic research on aging and engages in public education on aging Institute at the University of Boston / MA USA policy issues, with an emphasis in four areas: income security, health
Massachusetts Boston (including long-term care), productive aging (including transportation), and basic social and demographic research on aging. The GRC serves as a focal point for research, education, and information on individual and population ageing and maintains an active publications program to promote utilization of existing knowledge. Gerontology Research Center Research topics: (GRC) Burnaby Canada Ageing and the built environment Simon Fraser University Changing demography and lifestyles Health promotion/population health and ageing Prevention of victimization and exploitation of older persons Technology and ageing The Gerontology Research Unit offers a multidisciplinary and individualized approach to the diagnosis of memory disorders. Gerontology Research Unit Research topics: Division of Psychiatric Memory and ageing Neuroscience Research & Neuroimaging methods to track cognitive assessment Neurotherapeutics (PNRN), London UK Genetics of Alzheimer‘s disease Department of Psychiatry, Predict the course of Alzheimer‘s disease Massachusetts General Risk factors in the development of Alzheimer‘s disease Hospital treatment for cognitive and behavioral problems in Alzheimer‘s disease Early detection methods for Alzheimer‘s disease The Glenn Center uses genetic analysis, stem cell biology, and Glenn Center for Aging metabolism research to address the overarching goal of defining a Research La Jolla USA / CA healthy lifespan, or healthspan. Researchers will find an answer to the Salk Institute for Biological question: Is there a defined biological process of aging that is universal Studies to all organisms? The centre provides academic and administrative leadership to foster Harvey A. Friedman Center the development and implementation of activities that enhance for Aging St. Louis USA / MO productive ageing. It promotes research, education, policy, and service Washington University initiatives that enhance the quality of life for older adults. The mission is to improve the quality of lives of people as they age through programs of research, education, and patient care. Research topics: Cell and molecular biology of ageing Huffington Center on Aging Adrenal cell biology (HCOA) Houston USA / TX DHEA Baylor College of Medicine Ageing of the skin The ageing cardiovascular system Healthcare outcomes research Ethical issues in acute and long-term care settings | P a g e 12
Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics The institute is focused on the ageing society with the aim to identify and support conditions and options that allow a self-determined life in older age. Institut für Gerontologische Munich Germany Research topics:
Forschung IGFe.v. Health and independence
Newcastle University Tyne Causes of age related illnesses Ageing across the life-course Living well with chronic illness Enabling environments and technologies for an ageing opulation Economic and social impact of ageing The IAR conducts focused multidisciplinary research geared towards unraveling essential elements in the biology of aging. Institute for Aging Research Research topics: (IAR) Studies on macromolucules, intracellular organelles, cells, Albert Einstein College of New York City USA / NY and tissues Medicine of Yeshiva Molecular physiology, nutrients, and energetics in whole- University animal models Genetics and genomics of aging in single-cell animal models and aging humans The IFAR conducts medical and social studies aimed at developing strategies that maximize strength, vigor, and physical well-being, as well as preserve cognitive and functional independence for adults as they age. Institute for Aging Research Research topics: (IFAR) Boston USA / MA Cognitive impairment Hebrew SeniorLife Mental health and ageing Musculoskeletal disorders Palliative care Quality of care and health care standards Syncope and falls The goal of the institute is to study aging processes at the cellular, molecular, and organismic level in order to better understand age- related impairments and diseases; and to define measures to postpone/prevent age-related impairments and diseases in order to Institute for Biomedical improve the quality of life in old age. Aging Research (IBA) Innsbruck Austria Research topics: Austrian Academy of Endocrinology Sciences Immunology Molecular and Cell Biology Stem Cell Ageing Adipose Tissue and Oncoproteins The IBIMA is focused on the bioinformatics of molecular ageing, stem cell data, and chronic disease processes. Institute for Biostatistics and Research topics: Informatics in Medicine and High-throughput data analysis Rostock Germany Ageing Research (IBIMA) Networks, regulation, and evolution University of Rostock Sequence analysis and evolution Proteomics data analysis Bioinformatics service and education | P a g e 13
Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Institute for Life Course and The institute carries out research into aging from a life course Aging Toronto Canada perspective, including population aging, and the aged, in the social, University of Toronto psychological and health sciences. Institute for Memory Impairments and UCI MIND seeks to conduct research to enhance the quality of life for Neurological Disorders (UCI Irvine USA / CA the elderly by identifying factors and life-style approaches that MIND) promote successful brain aging. University of California This institute provides a focus for understanding the many variables - from bioscience to social - that influence ageing and chronic disease in Institute of Ageing and people throughout their lives. Chronic Disease Research Liverpool UK Research topics: University of Liverpool Musculoskeletal biology Eye and vision sciences Obesity and endocrinology The Institute of Ageing research is interested in life ageing mechanisms. The Institute‘s philosophy is based on the needs of the community and the prominent clinical patients with diseases of ageing, based on a full range of ageing studies at all levels from molecules, cells, tissues and organs. Institute of Ageing Research Research topics: Hangzhou China Hangzhou Normal University Tumor cells and stem cell ageing Immune system ageing and related diseases Metabolism and endocrine system of ageing and related diseases Heart ageing Brain ageing The IA is focused on the aging person in an aging society, and the effects of different diseases and conditions on aging. Its goal is to improve the quality of life and health of older Canadians by understanding and addressing or preventing the consequences of a Institute of Aging (IA) wide range of factors associated with aging. Canadian Institutes of Health Vancouver Canada Research topics: Research Healthy and successful ageing Biological mechanisms of ageing Cognitive impairment in ageing Ageing and maintenance of functional autonomy Health services and policy relating to older people The IDAC aims to clarify basic mechanisms of ageing, as well as to control age-related diseases (e.g. dementia, intractable cancers). Institute of Development, Aoba-ku Research topics: Aging and Cancer (IDAC) Japan Sendai Molecular mechanisms of ageing and self defense system Tohoku University Molecular mechanism of carcinogenesis and cancer growth brain maturation and ageing The IFG is focused on social and behavioural science. Research topics: Potentials and resources of old age for societal and cultural development, generation solidarity, and generation equity Institute of Gerontology (IFG) Interindividual variability, intraindividual variability, and Ruprechts Carls University of Heidelberg Germany plasticity in dimensions of competence Heidelberg Theoretical integration and empirical analysis of the interactions between biological-physiological, psychological, and social ageing Quality of life of people suffering from physical and mental diseases The institute coordinates and promotes multi- and inter-disciplinary Institute of Gerontology ageing research, training, and outreach services at the University of College of Public Health, Athens USA / GA Georgia. Keystone research project was The Georgia Centenarian University of Georgia Study (1661 to 2005) of longevity and survival of the oldest old. | P a g e 14
Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Research topics: Functional assessment Caregiving Long term care End of life care Genetics of ageing Normal to pathological memory changes Vision Nutrition Exercise science Pharmacy Adult education Social work Marketing and housing Research is focused on research in social and behavioral sciences and cognitive neuroscience to issues of ageing and urban health. Institute of Gerontology Research topics: (IOG) Detroit USA / MI Lifespan cognitive neuroscience Wayne State University Health disparities and disability Mental health and physical well-being Institute of Gerontology and The main activities of the institute are medical geriatric assistance and Bucharest Rumanian
Geriatrics "Ana Aslan" social gerontology research. The institute will merge biogerontology and the study of ageing- related diseases to develop a translational biogerontology using the ageing process as a point of intervention to protect against the diseases of old age. Institute of Healthy Ageing Research topics: (IHA) London UK Genes and mechanisms that determine the rate of ageing University College London Insulin/IGF-like signalling pathway, dietary restriction and (UCL) resistance to stress Sex differences in the biology of ageing Evolutionary conservation of mechanisms of ageing Bioethical implications of ageing research The IPG focuses on determining the biological, cognitive, psychological, and social conditions enabling the highest possible productivity, autonomy, vitality, and quality of life throughout ageing. Institute of Research topics: Psychogerontology (IPG) Age and ageing in society and science Erlangen Germany University Erlangen- Dementia Nuremberg Intellectual ageing and lifelong learning Mobility in old age Caregiving, demands and developmental gains Social relationships and personality across the lifespan The mission is to enhance the quality of life for adults as they age. Institute on Aging This is fulfilled by developing and providing innovative programs in San Francisco USA / CA University of California health, social service, creative arts, community, and professional education. Institute on Aging The mission is to improve the health, independence, and quality of life Gainesville USA / FL University of Florida of older adults. The IOA promotes collaborative applied and basic gerontological research, develops innovative programs of interdisciplinary Institute on Aging (IOA) Chapel Hill USA gerontological education and practice, and provides state-of-the-art University of North Carolina information to policy makers, program managers, service providers, clinicians, and the general public. The institute will improve the health of older adults by increasing the Institute on Aging quality and quantity of clinical and basic research as well as Philadelphia USA / PA University of Pennsylvania educational programs that focus on normal aging and aging-related diseases.
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics The goal is to stimulate interdisciplinary, innovative research and education related to ageing issues. Research topics: Cognitive ageing, memory loss, dementia Diabetes and ageing Institute on Aging Brain imaging Charlottesville USA / VA University of Virginia Life-span development Cell biological basis of Alzheimer‘s disease Neurodegenerative diseases Elderly care and caregivers Eldercare robotics Elder abuse The mission is to promote the health and well-being of the ageing population. It addresses the problems of ageing, which include diseases and impairments (e.g., osteoporosis, dementia, Parkinsons, glaucoma, mobility problems) and the challenges of later life (e.g., widowhood, retirement, caregiving, relocation) as well as the potential Institute on Aging of ageing, which refers to the notable strengths, resources, and vitality University of Wisconsin- Madison USA / Wi of those in their 50s and beyond. Madison Research topics: Biology of aging Clinical geriatrics Life-span development Social gerontology The institute aims to fulfill the training needs of developing countries and to facilitate the implementation of the Vienna International Plan of International Institute on Action on Ageing. It provides mulit-disciplinary education and Valletta Malta
Ageing training in specific areas related to ageing, and also acts as a catalyst as regards the exchange of information on issues concerned with ageing. IRCHAL‘s mission is to promote healthy ageing & longevity through interdisciplinary collaboration amongst world‘s leading experts on the science of health, ageing, and longevity, and to disseminate evidence- based knowledge throughout the nations. International Research Centre Research topics: for Healthy Ageing and Byron Bay Australia Biological Mechanisms of healthy ageing and longevity
Longevity (IRCHAL) Healthy ageing and longevity determinants Interventions in ageing and age-associated disease Care & support Policies & strategies The mission of ICSG is to develop and promote the social and Irish Centre for Social economic aspects of ageing in Ireland for the purpose of supporting a Gerontology (ICSG) Galway Ireland balanced and holistic view of ageing; and to act as a resource for all National University of Ireland involved in ageing in Ireland. The mission is to explore the relationship between nutrition, ageing, and health by determining the nutrient requirements that are necessary to promote health and well-being for older adults and examining the degenerative conditions associated with aging. Research topics: Antioxidants Jean Mayer USDA Human Body composition Nutrition Research Center on Boston USA / MA Bone metabolism Aging (HNRCA) Carotenoids and health Tufts University Cardiovascular nutrition Dietary assessment Energy metabolism Epidemiology Lipid metabolism Nutrition and cancer biology | P a g e 16
Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Nutrition, exercise, physiology and sarcopenia Nutritional genomics Nutritional immunology Neuroscience Nutrition and neurocognition Nutrition and vision Obesity metabolism Vascular biology Vitamins and carcinogenesis Vitamin K Vitamin metabolism The JenAge Centre aims to identify conserved transcriptional and metabolic networks activated by mild stress and to investigate their Jena Centre for Systems role in preserving functional integrity in old age. The generally Biology of Ageing (JenAge) favorable biological response of an organism to low dose exposure of Leibniz Institute on Aging - stressors, called hormesis, has been repeatedly suggested to be the Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) biological mechanism of life-extending treatments. Leibniz Institute for Natural In addition to the use of human cell cultures JenAge adopts a multi- Products Research and Jena Germany species approach including worms ( C. elegans), fishes (N. furzeri, D. Infection Biology - Hans rerio) and mice ( M. musculus) to characterise network modulations by Knöll Institute (HKI) environmental, pharmacological and life-style perturbations. In an Friedrich Schiller University iterative process, experimental data are communicated to the analysis (FSU) and modelling groups to generate testable hypotheses which will in University Hospital Jena turn be validated by genetic and other manipulations in model (UKJ) organisms. This systems biology strategy is supplemented by automatic text mining and database development. Johns Hopkins Center on The focal point is to optimize health in ageing and to provide the Aging and Health (COAH) Baltimore USA / MD necessary expertise and infrastructure for the sustainable conduct of School of Medicine, research and its translation into improving the health of older adults. University of Maryland KEEPS - The KRONOS The KLRI is aimed to conduct clinical translational research aimed at Early Estrogen Prevention Phoenix USA / AZ early detection and prevention of age-related diseases and slowing or Study at KRONOS Longevity reversing the ageing process.
Research Institute (KLRI) The centre coordinates and develops educational and training K-State Center on Aging programs in aging, stimulates aging research, coordinates outreach Manhattan USA / KS College of Human Ecology activities, and serves as a referral center for information on aging resources in Kansas. Landon Center on Aging This state-funded interdisciplinary center conducts, sponsors, and Medical Center, University of Kansas City USA / KS supports the development of educational, clinical, and research Kansas programs related to ageing. The Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) is the first national research institute in Germany focusing on biomedical research on human aging, a multifactorial process controlled by environmental and genetic factors. Since 2004, the FLI‘s mission has been to delineate basic molecular mechanisms that underlie the aging Leibniz Institute on Aging - process in humans and its consequences for the development of aging- Jena Germany
Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) related cell and tissue dysfunction and diseases. Research at the FLI will provide a knowledge basis for the development of therapies aiming to facilitate healthy aging by prolonging organismal functions and disease prevention in the elderly. In order to better correspond to this research focus, the institute was re-named from Leibniz Institute for Age Research into Leibniz Institute on Aging in 2016. The major task is to carry out molecular preventive medical research Leibniz Research Institute for in the area of environmental health. The main objective is the analysis Environmental Medicine and evaluation of risks to human health that result from environmental (IUF) Düsseldorf Germany factors. Heinrich Heine University of Research topics: Düsseldorf GmbH Environmental-induced ageing processes
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Environmental-induced impairment of the immune system (immunotoxicology) Molecular mechanisms of premature ageing degenerative diseases The mission of the research centre is to advance and disseminate knowledge through the pursuit of excellence in research, teaching, and professional serviceAt the LHRC research related to the changes that Lifespan Health Research occur in individuals throughout their life spans is conducted. It is Center (LHRC) home to the Fels Longitudinal Study. Boonshoft School of Dayton USA / OH Research topics: Medicine, Wright State Growth, maturation and aging University Body composition Risk factors for cardiovascular disease Genetic epidemiology of complex traits This non-profit research corporation provides information linking
Longevity Institute USA / CA nutrition and good health and information about the health benefits of
nutritional supplements. MICRA promotes interdisciplinary research on all aspects of ageing. The Institute acts as an information hub for research on ageing at the University of Manchester. Research topics: Manchester Institute for Biology of ageing and lifespan Collaborative Research on Engineering, environment and technology Manchester UK Ageing (MICRA) Frailty, cognition and dementia University of Manchester Inequalities, health and well-being Later life work, retirement and pensions Physical decline and tissue regeneration Public policy and care provision Social and cultural change and later life The goal of the institute is to uncover the basic causes and processes of ageing by using model organisms, and to understand the nature of longevity and age-related diseases. Max Planck Institute for Research topics: Cologne Germany
Biology of Ageing Mitochondrial biology Biological mechanisms of ageing Molecular genetics of ageing Skin homeostasis and ageing This MPI investigates the structure and dynamics of populations. Research topics: Evolutionary biodemography - genetic, medical, and biological aspects of ageing Economic and social demography - transformation of the human life-cycle Population and policy - coherence between policy and demographic change Historical demography - European focus on the persistence of Max Planck Institute for family patterns over the centuries and mortality decline Rostock Germany
Demographic Research around 1100 Survival and longevity - ageing of human populations Lifecourse dynamics and demographic change - impact of micro and macro conditions at critical stages of life on individual and population-level outcomes later in life, focusing on health, mortality, and fertility Generations- and Gender Programme - demographic consequences of institutional, political, and economic change in Europe Evolution of ageing Max Planck International MaxNetAging is a virtual institute for the advancement of research on
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Research Network on Aging the causes, patterns, processes, and consequences of aging. it provides (MaxNetAging) a platform for an international collaboration endeavor between the Max Planck Society Max Planck Institutes and outstanding scholars from other institutions. Research topics: Political science Law Sociology Anthropology Economics History, art history, history of science Demography Mathematics Biology Medicine Cognitive and brain sciences Psychology Human development The Max Planck UCL Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Max Planck UCL Centre for UK, Ageing Research is dedicated to studying the causes of psychiatric Computational Psychiatry and London, Berlin Germany disorders as well as the causes of individual differences in cognitive
Ageing Research development, with an emphasis on adulthood and old age. The center will endeavor to advance innovative research to discover the basic causes and key consequences of longer and healthier lives, Max-Planck Odense Center including also its policy implications. on the Biodemography of Research topics: Aging Odense Denmark Demography University of Southern Epidemiology Denmark Medicine Biology Mathematics and statistics The MCSA has developed a strong expertise in brain ageing. Research topics: Memory McGill Centre for Studies in Cognition Verdun Canada
Aging (MCSA) Dementias Mechanisms of brain ageing Clinical characteristics of normal and abnormal ageing in human The centre is focused on research to understand aging and how a longer healthspan (the time spent in good health) can be achieved. Research topics (selection): Medawar Centre for Healthy Aging and the cardiovascular system Ageing Research Birmingham UK Aging and the immune system University of Birmingham Aging in nematodes Ensuring good health in old age Aging brain ... Memory and Aging Center (MAC) The research centre is focused on Alzheimer‘s disease and related Alzheimer Disease Research Los Angeles USA / CA disorders; it provides precise and accurate diagnoses, comprehensive Center (ADRC), University of care plans, and access to leading-edge clinical trials. Southern California The goal of MIRA is to enhance the health and care of the older Mercer‘s Institute for person in both home and care settings, as well as research and Research on Ageing (MIRA) determine innovative responses to the ageing process. In addition, the Medical Gerontology, School Dublin Ireland institute provides and supports training and educational services of Medicine, Trinity College around ageing and associated issues, with a particular emphasis on the Dublin concept of successful ageing.
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Michiana Gerontology The Michiana Gerontology Institute provides intergenerational Institute (MGI) Notre Dame USA / IN outreach and education to improve the lives of elderly through service Holy Cross College and awareness. The MADC aims to conduct and support innovative memory and ageing research to enhance our understanding of Alzheimer‘s disease Michigan Alzheimer‘s and related disorders. Disease Center (MADC) Research topics: Ann Arbor USA / MI University of Michigan biomarkers used for early detection Health System disease modifying treatments basic disease mechanisms effective strategies to help individuals with memory loss MiCDA helps spur new research on the economics and demography of ageing and encourages the use of major datasets in the field. Research topics: Michigan Center on the Surveys/Data collection Demography of Aging Ann Arbor USA / MI Economics of saving and retirement in the U.S.
(MiCDA) Disparities by race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status Chronic diseases Cognition, mental health Historical demography MonRAS is facilitating a cross-faculty multidisciplinary approach to the study of ageing to consolidate the focus of research activities and resources of the entire university to the development of service, technologies, therapies, policies, and programs that address significant Monash Research for an issues and improve quality of life of older people. Ageing Society (MonRAS) Victoria Australia Research topics: Monash University Planning, policies, and infrastructure for an ageing society Health and support - services for an ageing society Biomedical aspects of ageing - ageing process and age- related diseases The mission of MEA is to evaluate, anticipate, and accompany the micro- and macroeconomic aspects of demographic change by Munich Center for the developing empirical models that predict these developments. Economics of Aging (MEA) Research topics: Munich Germany Max Planck Institute for Old-age provision and savings behavior Social Law and Social Policy Economics of health and life expectancy Macroeconomic implications of an ageing society Survey on health, ageing and retirement in Europe (SHARE) The centre is focused on the fundamental mechanisms of the biology of ageing. Research topics: Nathan Shock Center of Contraction-induced injury Excellence in the Basic Ann Arbor USA / MI Genetically-modified traits Biology of Aging Musculoskeletal frailty University of Michigan Protein folding Signal transduction T cell function The Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging at the University of Washington provides resources to support the Nathan Shock Center of large community of University of Washington investigators studying Excellence in the Basic Washington USA / DC aspects of the basic biology of aging. The goal of the Genetic Biology of Aging Approaches to Aging Training Program is to train new independent University of Washington investigators who will utilize contemporary genetic and molecular genetic techniques to investigate the underlying mechanisms of aging. Jackson Laboratory research focused on problems of aging to Nathan Shock Center of improving resources for the aging research community and to Excellence in the Basic Bar Harbor USA / ME understand the molecular mechanisms at work in lifespan and Biology of Aging - The healthspan.
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Median lifespans and IGF1 levels Kidney disease Immune system function Cardiac conduction activity IGF1 levels Salt regulation Histopathology of diseases associated with ageing DNA damage NARI aims to be the centre of excellence in Australia for research into ageing and improving the quality of life and health of older people. Research topics: Vascular system Stroke Dementia Clinical research National Ageing Research Parkville Australia Pain - dementia and memory loss, age differences,
Institute (NARI) management and assessment, pain experience Drug trials Falls prevention Service evaluation - community care, health care and rehabilitation, residential care Health promotion Population studies National Alzheimer‘s The centre facilitates collaborative research in the field of aging and Coordinating Center (NACC) Seattle USA / WA maintains a large relational database of standardized clinical and University of Washington neuropathological research data. The aim of the institute is to improve the mental health of Australians through research and development, training, policy, and the dissemination of health information. The mission is to reduce the National Institute for Mental prevalence of mental disorders and to improve the lived experience of Health Research people with mental illness. College of Medicine, Biology Canberra Australia Research topics: & Environment, Australian depression National University anxiety disorders substance abuse bipolar disorders At NISAL, researcher study the interplay between the cultural, social, political, health-related and technical aspects of ageing in a changing National Institute for the society. Study of Ageing and Later Research topics: Linköping Sweden Life (NISAL) Socio-cultural, political and historical context Linköping University Care and welfare Ageing in time and space: home, housing, and technological landscape NIA supports and conducts genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social, and economic research related to the ageing process, diseases and conditions associated with ageing, and other special problems and needs of older Americans. It fosters the development of research and clinician scientists in aging and communicates information about National Institute on Aging ageing and advances in research on ageing to the scientific (NIA) community, health care providers, and the public. Bethesda USA / MD U.S. National Institutes of Research topics: Health (NIH) Mechanisms of ageing Processes of ageing Ageing in relation to health and disease Age-related changes in physiology and the ability to adapt to environmental stress Pathophysiology of age-related diseases
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics National Resource Center on The National Resource Center on LGBT Aging is a technical LGBT Aging (LGBT - assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services New York USA / NY lesbian, gay, bisexual and and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older
transgender) adults. The aim of the centre is to comprehensively address the complex health care needs of the older people, based on an advanced NIHR Newcastle Biomedical understanding of the ageing process and age-related disease. Research Centre Newcastle upon Research topics: UK Medical School, Newcastle Tyne the ageing brain (dementia, stroke) University the ageing body (chronic liver disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease) the ageing limbs (musculoskeletal disease) NLCAHR’s mission is to contribute to the effectiveness of the health and community services system of Newfoundland and Labrador and to the physical, social, and psychological health and wellbeing of the province’s population by supporting the development and the use of applied health research in this province. One part of the centres work is the administration of the Newfoundland and Labrador Healthy Aging Research Program (NL-HARP) sponsored by the Department of Newfoundland & Labrador Health and Community Services (DHCS). Centre for Applied Health Research topics: Research (NLCAHR) Newfoundland Canada Health and community services and policies Memorial University of Health systems organization Newfoundland Population health Public health Community health Epidemiology Health technology assessment Knowledge translation Clinical practices New Zealand Institute for NZiRA aimed to increase and enhance multi-disciplinary research on Research on Ageing (NZiRA) New human ageing, particularly within the New Zealand context, to Wellington Victoria University of Zealand advance understanding of individual and societal ageing and its Wellington implications. NYC Elder Abuse Center The NYCEAC will improve the way professionals, organizations and New York USA / NY
(NYCEAC) systems respond to elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation. The global challenge of population ageing is addressed by two research centres: Centre for Migration and Ageing Populations (MAP Centre) James Martin Centre for Policy Challenges of Population Ageing (PCAP) Oxford Institute of Population Research topics: Ageing Oxford UK Understanding demographic change University of Oxford Demography and economy Demography and society Bio-Demography and health Demography, science and innovation Demography and environment The mission of the PPRC is to act as a centre of excellence for Pacific Parkinson‘s Research diagnosis and management of Parkinson‘s and other related disorders; Vancouver Canada
Centre (PPRC) and to conduct a strong research program that spans preclinical, clinical and population studies. The centre aims to investigate the age-related change in visual Perceptual & Cognitive Aging perception and cognitive processes. Lab Calgary Canada Research topics: University of Calgary Early detection of declines in driving ability Driving safety Population Aging Research Philadelphia / The institute fosters research on the demography and economics of USA Center (PARC) PA health and ageing. | P a g e 22
Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics University of Pennsylvania Research topics: Health, disease, and mortality risks at older ages Domestic/International perspectives on well being at older stages Networks as mechanisms of diffusion, vectors of disease risk, systems of resource distribution Social, economic, environmental, and behavioral aspects of HIV and chronic diseases Innovative analytic methodologies for collecting and analyzing biomarkers and genetic materials At PSC the aim is to study the growth and structure of human populations, primarily in terms of fertility, mortality, and migration. Research topics: Population Studies Center Health and well-being of populations Philadelphia / (PSC) USA Human resources and endowments PA University of Pennsylvania Policy evaluation Growth and structure of populations Networks in populations Method development Princeton Longevity Center The PLC provides the most advanced and individually-tailored Princeton / NJ USA
(PLC) programs for improving and sustaining health and longevity. The centre aims to help improve public policy through both data RAND Center for the Study Santa Monica / collection and data analysis. Research is focused on the USA of Aging CA interrelationship among health, economic status, socioeconomic factors, and public policy. Sherbrouke / Mission: To develop knowledge on aging in order to promote the
Research Centre on Aging Canada Quebec autonomy and development of seniors. The Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging enhances the quality of Research Institute for Aging Kitchener Canada life and care of older adults through partnerships in research, education
(RIA) and practice. Resource Centers for The mission of RCMAR is to decrease health disparities by focusing Minority Aging Research USA on research on the health of minority elders.
(RCMAR) The institute is engaged in research, innovation and education in supportive design and care for people living with dementia. The focus of this work is the maintenance of independence and the promotion of integrated support in the communities where people live. Areas of focus: Salford Institute for Dementia Salford UK Personhood and humanity University of Salford Purposeful activity for people with dementia Design of private and public spaces Experience of black and ethnic minorities Experience of people living with dementia in hard to reach communities and individuals The SBCoA is dedicated to understanding the ageing process and age- related brain diseases, and education, outreach and clinical programs Sanders-Brown Center on that promote healthy brain ageing. Aging (SBCoA) Lexington / KY USA Research topics: University of Kentucky Alzheimer‘s disease and neurodegenerative diseases Stroke The centre focuses on enhancing the quality of life of older persons in Asia through gerontology research, education, and policy advocacy. Research topics: Sau Po Centre on Ageing Hong Kong China Health Ageing University of Hong Kong Geriatric and long-term care Financial security and housing Cross-cultural psychosocial gerontology Schlegel-UW Research Kitchener Canada The RIA promotes research, training, and practice to enhance care and
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Institute for Aging (RIA) quality of life for seniors. Research topics: Agri-food healthy ageing Fitness & plasticity of ageing Active living Alzheimer‘s disease Optimizing medications for seniors Spiritual care for seniors Vascular ageing and brain health Senior-friendly physical environments Geriatric medicine School of Aging Studies The mission is excellence in applied ageing research and education. College of Behavorial and Research topics: Community Sciences, Tampa / FL USA Ageing and health University of South Florida Cognitive ageing and Alzheimer‘s disease (USF) Public policy and long-term care Research topics: End of life care Geriatric assessment Gerontological nurse education Health services and intermediate care Sheffield Institute for Studies Homeless people and homeless services on Ageing (SISA) Sheffield UK Technologies for old age University of Sheffield Nutritional studies Population studies and environmental factors affecting quality of life Frailty and well-being Sexual health of older people The centre will promote international cooperative research on smart ageing so that individuals can cope more effectively with the changes brought on by ageing and can, within society, mature intellectually. In addition, the centre will change the negative view of ageing in research and society to a positive one. Research topics: Smart Ageing International Functions of the prefrontal cortex (PFC) in humans Research Center (SAIRC) Sendai Japan Intervention methods for maintaining and improving Tohoku University (IDAC) cognitive functions Entertainment and smart ageing Development of high precision imaging and sensor technologies Biomedical engineering evaluation of skin conditions Evaluation of Atherosclerosis SPARC views on research into the social policy impacts and implications of ageing and generates policy advice and insights that can in turn be used by policy makers and practitioners to improve the lives of older people. Research topics: Participation and inclusion of older people - service delivery Social Policy and Ageing to community-dwelling older people, analysis of advocacy in Research Centre (SPARC) long-stay care settings, social engagement and networks of Dublin Ireland Trinity College Dublin, older adults, participation in hospital discharge, subjective University of Dublin experience of dementia Long-term care - analysis of domiciliary care policies and cash-for-care programmes, study of the social and nutritional aspects of community meals provision and utilisation, policy discourse surrounding ageing-related care Older adults interacting with other age and population groups - contributions of older adults in areas such as childcare and
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics voluntary work, study of migrant workers in the elder care sectors Neurodegenerative Diseases Program (Parkinson‘s, Alzheimer‘s, and Gaucher disease) are in the focus of research at the SRI‘s Center for Health Sciences and SRI Biosciences. The aim is to determine the causes of such neurodegenerative diseases. Ageing research at the SRI is focused on blood pressure and cognition in the elderly, sleep apnea in elderly twins and more. SRI International Center for Research topics: Menlo Park / Health Sciences USA tobacco use across the lifetime, with particular emphasis on CA Stanford Research Institute the multidimensionality of the nicotine dependence phenotype and identification of genetically informative dimensions of nicotine dependence understanding the genetic and environmental causes of variation in neuropsychological task performance, and decline in performance with normal aging and covariation with brain morphology and midlife risk factors ACRC focuses on Alzheimer‘s disease and memory losses associated with normal ageing. Research topics: Stanford / VA / NIA Aging Alzheimer‘s disease fundamental understanding Clinical Research Center Palo Alto / CA USA Alzheimer‘s disease progression over time (ACRC) Alzheimer‘s disease response to treatments Stanford University Alzheimer‘s disease-generated problems of patients and caregivers Memory losses associated with normal aging The centre conducts research into causes and treatment of Alzheimer‘s disease and it offers information, referral services, and comprehensive diagnostic assessments of individuals with memory problems. It provides advanced caregiver support, intervention, community education, and professional training, and develop a central pool of Stanford / VA Alzheimer‘s information on Alzheimer‘s disease in California. Research Center Palo Alto / CA USA Research topics: Stanford University Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Medication reassessment in Alzheimer‘s disease patients Sleep disorders in Alzheimer‘s patients Psychosocial factors in Alzheimer‘s disease progression Sexuality in Alzheimer‘s disease The mission of the centre is to redisgn long life by exploring the nature and development of the entire human life span, looking for innovative ways to use science and technology to solve the problems of people over 60 in order to improve the well-being of people of all ages. Research topics: Mind - early detection of decline, behavioral and biological Stanford Center on Longevity interventions, and decision aids (SCL) Stanford / CA USA Mobility - promote lifelong mobility by preventing or Stanford University reducing barriers to physical movement Financial security - products, technologies, fraud and financial education that will help people better plan, save for their futures and guard against financial fraud Demographics - economic and political implications of population ageing around the world as people live longer and have fewer children The centre aims to advance the understanding of how social, The Center for Healthy psychological, and biological processes interact to confer either risk or Ageing University Park USA resilience for the ageing individual. The Pennsylvania State / PA Research topics: University Developmental methodology
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Daily experiences Health behaviors Work-family health Interventions for healthy ageing The Knight ADRC supports research of Alzheimer‘s Disease and other aging-related brain disorders. The Charles F. and Joanne Research topics: Knight Alzheimer‘s Disease Biomedical aspects Research Center (Knight Clinical aspects St. Louis / MO USA ADRC) Genetic aspects School of Medicine, Neuroanatomical aspects Washington University Neuropathological aspects Neuropsychological aspects Psychosocial aspects The mission of ‘The PI‘ is to provide comprehensive patient care, The Parkinson‘s Institute and Sunnyvale / CA USA while discovering new treatment options to improve the quality of life
Clinical Center (The PI) for all Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. The centre is dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life of an aging population through research, education, and innovative approaches to healthcare and community planning and design. Research topics: Cardiovascular ageing Tulane Center for Aging Endocrine function, obesity, and musculoskeletal aging New Orleans / School of Medicine, Tulane USA Genetics and epigenetics LA University Health systems Immunosenescence Neurocognitive ageing, neurodegeneration, and dementia Proliferative Homeostasis, cancer, and ageing Regenerative medicine and translation Systems biology of ageing The UAB creates and uses knowledge that will optimize function, enhance management of illness, and reduce health disparities among older adults. Research topics: Clinical - mobility, muscle loss (sarcopenia), exercise, genito- urinary disorders such as incontinence, end-of-life and advanced illness care, Alzheimer‘s disease and other memory disorders, stroke, vision, osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, age- UAB Center for Aging Birmingham / USA related cancers, nutrition, and heart failure University of Alabama AL Social and behavioral - interventions to prevent and treat age- related disorders and caregiver stress Basic biomedical - molecular genetics and cellular biology of ageing and age-related diseases, such as atherosclerosis, Alzheimer‘s disease, and osteoporosis Public policy - health services delivery, economics of ageing, health care quality, long-term care, and transportation Neuroscience - ageing and memory The UCLA Longevity Center is dedicated to improving quality of life through the alleviation of age-related memory loss. The centre provides state-of-the-art cognitive and brain scanning assessments, UCLA Longevity Center programs for improving mental performance, and opportunities to Jane and Terry Semel Los Angeles / USA volunteer for brain imaging and memory research. Institute for Neuroscience and CA Research topics: Human Behavior Normal brain aging Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Alzheimer‘s disease (detection and intervention strategies) UCSD Sam and Rose Stein The Stein Institute is dedicated to the development and application of San Diego / CA USA Institute for Research on the latest advances in biomedical and behavioral science knowledge to
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Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Aging (SIRA) issues of successful ageing and the prevention and reduction of the University of California burden of disability and disease in late life. Research topics: Successful cognitive ageing Succesful emotional ageing UCSF Institute for Health & The mission of the IHA is to optimize the health and ageing of Aging (IHA) San Fransisco / USA individuals, communities, and society through research, education, and School of Nursing, University CA public service in the social and behavioral sciences. of California The mission of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center is to provide the highest quality of care for individuals with cognitive problems, conduct research on the causes and cures for degenerative brain diseases, and educate health professionals, patients, and their families. UCSF Memory and Aging Research topics: Center Alzheimer‘s disease San Francisco / Alzheimer‘s Disease USA Corticobasal degeneration CA Research Center (ADRC), Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease University of California Frontotemporal dementia Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) Progressive supranuclear palsy Vascular dementia Healthy ageing The mission is to shed new light on the multiple processes of ageing and to better understand the implications of these processes for individuals, families, organizations, and society. The school is aimed at equipping future professionals in the field of ageing with the USC Davis School of specific skills and knowledge necessary to respond effectively to the Gerontology & Ethel Percy needs of an ageing population. Los Angeles / Andrus Gerontology Center USA Research topics: CA University of Southern Demography California Molecular biology Neuroscience Psychology Public policy Sociology USC/UCLA Center of The aim of the CBPH is to provide a synergistic research environment Biodemography & Population for the integration and translation of research findings from a variety Health (CBPH) Los Angeles / USA of disciplines such as epidemiology, clinical geriatrics, biostatistics, Andrus Gerontology Center, CA and biology into their effects on the health status of populations and University of Southern the expected life cycles of individuals. California The Virtual Institute is an interactive platform for research and education in the field of neurosciences and is achieved to a better understanding of the pathogenic principles of neurodegenerative diseases via exploring their interaction with mechanisms of ageing in Virtual Institute of the central nervous system (CNS) in general. Munich- Neurodegeneration & Ageing Germany Research topics: Neuherberg Helmholtz Association Ca2+ Homeostasis Stem cell maintenance Damaged molecules Mitochondrial dysfunction Neuronal circuitry The research at the centre is aimed towards developing treatments for a number of age-related problems. Wolfson Centre for Age- Research topics: Related Diseases (Wolfson London UK Neurodegeneration CARD) Regeneration King‘s College London Neurogenesis Receptors, channels, and signalling | P a g e 27
Centre / Institute City Country Mission / Research Topics Pain Genetics of Deafness
Non-Iranian Ageing-related Organisations Organisation City Country Mission AAIG is a national nonprofit organization designed to provide guidance and professional development opportunities, encourage networking, and African Americans in Colorado USA / CO promote community activism for African American professionals and
Gerontology (AAIG) Springs students in the field of gerontology, in order to improve the quality of life for African American elderly. AGEING NEPAL as a specialized organisation works on different concerns of ageing population. The organisation mainly focuses on
Ageing Nepal Kathmandu Nepal community and family support services, awareness building, consultancy services, and human resource development. The AAG is a province-wide interdisciplinary organisation that seeks to Alberta Association on Calgary Canada enhance the lives of the aging population through support of persons
Gerontology (AAG) involved in and concerned with gerontology. The Alliance for Aging Research is the nation‘s leading non-profit Alliance for Aging organisation dedicated to supporting and accelerating the pace of medical Washington USA / DC
Research discoveries to vastly improve the universal human experience of ageing and health. Alzheimer Europe is a non-governmental organisation aimed at raising awareness of all forms of dementia by creating a common European
Alzheimer Europe Luxembourg Luxembourg platform through co-ordination and co-operation between Alzheimer organisations throughout Europe. Alzheimer Europe is also a source of information on all aspects of dementia. The Alzheimer Society is the leading not-for-profit health organization Alzheimer Society of working nationwide to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by Toronto Canada
Canada Alzheimer‘s disease and other dementias and advance the search for the cause and cure. The mission of the Alzheimer‘s Association is to eliminate Alzheimer‘s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the
Alzheimer‘s Association Chicago USA / IL promotion of brain health. The Alzheimer‘s Association is the world‘s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer‘s care, support and research. The organisation works locally, by empowering national Alzheimer Alzheimer‘s Disease associations to promote and offer care and support for people with London UK
International (ADI) dementia and their carers, whilst working globally to focus attention on the epidemic and campaign for policy change. The AFA is a non-profit foundation dedicated to providing care to individuals affected by Alzheimer‘s disease and related illnesses. The Alzheimer‘s Foundation New York USA / NY Foundation‘s goal is to meet the educational, social, practical and of America (AFA) emotional needs of individuals with the disease and their families and caregivers. The mission of the Alzheimer‘s Society is to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The organisation will change the face of dementia research, demonstrate best
Alzheimer‘s Society London UK practice in dementia care and support, provide the best advice and support to anyone dealing with dementia, and influence the state and society to enable those affected by dementia to live as they wish to live. The American Aging Association is a non-profit group of experts dedicated to increasing functional life span through research, education, and advocacy in the field of biomedical gerontology. The mission is to promote American Aging Olmsted Falls USA / OH biomedical ageing studies directed towards increasing the functional life
Association span of humans with one goal being to slow the aging process, to keep the public informed of the progress of aging research and of practical means of achieving a long and healthy life, and to increase knowledge of
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Organisation City Country Mission biogerontology among physicians and others in the health fields. The AAGP is a national association aimed to promote the mental health American Association and well-being of older people through professional education, public for Geriatric Psychiatry Bethesda USA / MD advocacy, and support of career development for clinicians, educators, and
(AAGP) researchers in geriatric psychiatry and mental health. American Federation for The AFAR is a national non-profit organisation whose mission is to New York USA / NY
Aging Research (AFAR) support and advance healthy ageing through biomedical research. The AGS is a not-for-profit organization devoted to improving the health, independence, and quality of life of all older people. The Society provides American Geriatrics New York USA / NY leadership to healthcare professionals, policy makers, and the public by
Society (AGS) implementing and advocating for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy. American Parkinson The APDA‘s goal of promoting a better quality of life for the Parkinson‘s Disease Association New York USA / NY community is actualized through an expanding network of Information and
(APDA) Referral Centers. The American Society on Aging supports the commitment and enhances American Society on the knowledge and skills of those who seek to improve the quality of life of San Francisco USA / CA
Aging (ASA) older adults and their families. ASA offers professional education, outstanding publications and online information, and training resources. The mission of AzGS is to advance the best healthcare practices for older Arizona Geriatrics Phoenix USA / AZ Arizonans by supporting the education of interprofessional geriatric health
Society (AzGS) providers. The mission of AGS is to improve the options, choices and opportunities of Arkansas Gerontological Little Rock USA / AR mature Arkansans by convening public and private groups and individuals
Society (AGS) to share information and increase the knowledge and skills of members. The Arthritis Foundation‘s mission is to improve lives through leadership
Arthritis Foundation Atlanta USA / GA in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. Association for The AAGE is dedicated to the exploration and understanding of ageing Anthropology and West Lafayette USA / IN within and across the diversity of human cultures.
Gerontology (AAGE) Association for Norfolk, The AEA is an international membership organisation and combines he Education & Ageing London, UK interests of research, practice, and policy concerning later life learning.
(AEA) Wrexham The mission of AGHE is to advance gerontology and geriatrics education Association for in academic institutions and to provide leadership and support of Gerontology in Higher Washington USA / DC gerontology and geriatrics education faculty and students at education
Education (AGHE) institutions. A6M is dedicated to advancing longevity science, medicine and technology AustralAsian Academy to detect, prevent, and treat ageing-related diseases and to promote research of Anti-Ageing Melbourne Australia into methods to slow the human ageing process and promote wellness into
Medicine (A6M) older age. The goal of AAG is to expand knowledge of ageing in order to improve the Australian Association St Kilda Australia experience of ageing. AAG has connected professionals with an interest in of Gerontology (AAG) gerontology to help them collaborate and exchange information on ageing. Austrian Society for It is a non-profit organization, a scientific association with the aims of Geriatrics and Vienna Austian promoting research of aging and of geriatric and gerontologic knowledge.
Gerontology (ÖGGG) bia-net is a registered not-for-profit association, which promotes learning in
bia-net Graz Austria senior age, exchange of experience in this field and develops regional, national and European networks. British Columbia BCPGA is composed of clinicians interested in sharing their expertise with Psychogeriatric Canada the ultimate goal of benefiting persons suffering from a mental disorder in
Association (BCPGA) their later years. The BGS is a professional association of doctors practising geriatric medicine, old age psychiatrists, general practitioners, nurses, therapists, British Geriatrics scientists, and others with a particular interest in the medical care of older London Uk
Society (BGS) people and in promoting better health in old age. The BGS uses the expertise of its members to inform and influence the development of health care policy in the UK and to ensure the design, commissioning and delivery
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Organisation City Country Mission of age appropriate health services. It strives to promote better understanding of the health care needs of older people. The BLS is a non-profit society created for people who want to live a British Longevity longer, healthier life. Its aim is to promote further public education on Dunstable UK
Society (BLS) issues connected with the means for counteracting the processes, causes and effects of ageing. British Society for The BSRA promotes research to understand the causes and effects of the Research on Ageing Manchester UK ageing process.
(BSRA) British Society of Anti- Ageing Medicine London UK The BSAAM is a non-profit organisation.
(BSAAM) BSG is a registered charitable company and is the professional organisation British Society of York UK representing gerontologists in Britain. The aim is to advance gerontological
Gerontology (BSG) research, education, theory and practice. The CCGG is a statewide nonprofit leadership organization that promotes California Council on the quality of life of California’s diverse aging population by informing and Gerontology and Los Angeles USA / CA integrating educational programs, work force development and public
Geriatrics (CCGG) policy. The CR Society supports the efforts of people who practice CR for current health, future longevity, or other benefits; those curious about or interested Calorie Restriction (CR) Newport USA / NC in understanding the effects of the diet; and those interested in the
Society International development of related, science-based health-enhancing and life-extension technologies. The CAG s a national, multidisciplinary scientific and educational association established to provide leadership in matters related to the aging Canadian Association on Toronto Canada population. It seeks to improve the lives of older Canadians through the
Gerontology (CAG) creation and dissemination of knowledge in gerontological policy, practice, research and education. Dallas Area DAGS is a non-profit, voluntary organization of persons interested in Dallas USA / TX
Gerontological Society “Ageing Issues.” This foundation is dedicated to helping people with Parkinson‘s disease to Davis Phinney live well today. It provides information, inspiration, tools, resources, and Foundation for Boulder USA opportunities to people living with Parkinson‘s disease and care partners to
Parkinson‘s better manage their disease and promote increased engagement in health. Deutsche Alzheimer The DAlzG provides information about dementia (especially Alzheimer‘s Gesellschaft e.V. Berlin Germany diesease). It is a self-help organisation, which will improve conditions for
(DAlzG) people suffering from dementia in Germany. Deutscher Senioren Ring The DSR is an association aiming to support an active shape of life of aged Duesseldorf Germany e.V. (DSR) germans. The aim of the organisation is to advocate for geriatric medicine and gerontology as a career choice for health professionals, promote awareness around ageing and older person issues, promote best practice in teaching, encourage innovative research, share research outcomes and new findings, Dublin Ageing Research create supportive environments for the recruitment of participants and the Dublin Ireland
Network (DARN) delivery of age related research and clinical work, enable best practice around training and education for geriatric medicine, promote inter– university sharing of structured programmes, and develop a vigorous network of researchers, academics and clinicians in the arena of geriatric medicine. ELPIs Foundation for Larnaca, The organisation is a multidisciplinary endeavour aiming to formally study Cyprus, UK
Indefinite Lifespans London the possibility of human biological immortality, i.e. an indefinite lifespan. ERA is a higher education initiative which provides support and encouragement to students undertaking research higher degrees in the field Emerging Researchers in Australia of human ageing in Australia. ERA offers them opportunities to network
Ageing (ERA) and collaborate with their peers, senior academics and policy makers within Australia and internationally. European Cell The Association aims to promote research, co-operation and exchange of Senescence Association information among all those interested in any aspect of senescence.
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(ECSA) ENAS facilitates sustainable international and multi-disciplinary European Network in Maastricht Netherlands collaboration among all researchers interested in the study of cultural
Aging Studies (ENAS) aging. European Parkinson‘s The EPDA is the European Parkinson‘s disease umbrella organisation and Disease Association London UK is advocated for the rights and needs of people with Parkinson‘s and their
(EPDA) families across Europe. European Society of The ESAAM is a non-profit organisation and acts as a medical and preventive, regenerative scientific interdisciplinary umbrella organisation. Its main objective is the Vienna Austria and anti-aging Medicine dissemination of knowledge about preventive, regenerative, and anti-aging
(ESAAM) medicine throughout Europe. The mission of EUGMS is to develop geriatric medicine in the European Union as an independent specialty caring for all older people with age- European Union related disease, to support that these services become available, to promote Geriatric Medicine Brussels Belgium education and continuing professional development, to promote geriatric
Society (EUGMS) medicine to the European Commission and Parliament, and to promote evidence-based guidelines for the most efficacious preventive and treatment strategies for older people in the European Union. Georgia Gerontology GGS is the largest state organization of multidisciplinary professionals in Atlanta USA / GA
Society (GGS) the field of aging. This non-profit organisation is committed to strengthen basic aging research in Germany. The DGfA also pursues to bring together basic German Association for scientists and clinicians working on aging research. An understanding of Nuremberg Germany
Aging Research (DGfA) the biological causes of aging could ultimately help to develop new diagnostic tools and molecular therapies aiming to improve organismal fitness and to elongate the health span of aging humans. German Society of Aim of this society is the study of age-dependent alterations of the Gerontology and Berlin Germany organism, organs, tissues, cells and cell compartments using humans,
Geriatrics (DGGG) animals, insects and fungi as models. The Gerontological Nurses Association of British Columbia is a Gerontological Nurses professional organization that supports and advances the professional Association of British Vancouver Canada interests of its members by promoting a social, economic and political
Columbia (GNABC) climate. Gerontological Society The Society will promote and improve training and research in Singapore of Singapore Gerontology. The HPGS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of Hawaii Pacific life of Hawaii‘s older adults. The society promotes the understanding of the Gerontological Society Honolulu Hawaii aging process, supportive services, and legislation that help people age with
(HPGS) dignity and grace. The HAA! promotes healthy ageing by studying, educating, and promoting awareness of healthy ageing. This non-profit organization provides a variety of activities and programmes to heighten the importance of a Healthy Aging Singapore Singapore healthy lifestyle and to encourage those in their mid-life to start planning
Association (HAA!) and taking action for a new chapter in their lives. Activities will focus on research studies and findings; talks and seminars; and advice and access to information. Indian Gerontological Indian Gerontological Association is a non-profit organisation devoted to Jaipur India
Association the well-being of senior citizens and research on ageing. Inter-Univerisity Consortium for Political and Social Research ICPSR provides leadership and training in data access, curation, and (ICPSR) Ann Arbor USA / MI methods of analysis for a diverse and expanding social science research community. University of Michigan The mission of the IAGG is to promote the highest levels of achievement in International Association Gerontological research and training worldwide, and to interact with other of Gerontology and Toulouse France international, inter-governmental, and non-governmental organisations in
Geriatrics (IAGG) the promotion of Gerontological interests globally and on behalf of its member associations.
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Organisation City Country Mission The mission of the IAHSA is to connect and support care and service International Association providers worldwide to enhance quality of life for ageing. IAHSA of Homes and Services Washington USA / DC represents the interests of its members and promotes the association’s goals for the Ageing (IAHSA) through education, leadership, and research. The ICAA is an association that leads, connects, and defines the active- International Council on aging industry, supports organizations and professionals that develop
Active Aging (ICAA) wellness environments and services for adults over 60. The IFA is an international non-governmental organisation that will International Federation generate positive change for older people throughout the world by Toronto Canada on Ageing (IFA) stimulating, collecting, analyzing, and disseminating information on rights, policies, and practices that improve the quality of life of people as they age. The ILA promotes the social struggle against the aging process and for International Longevity healthy and productive longevity for all, through scientific research,
Alliance (ILA) technological development, medical treatment, public health and education measures, and social activism. The International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society is a professional society of clinicians, scientists, and other healthcare professionals who are interested in Parkinson‘s disease, related International Parkinson neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental disorders, hyperkinetic and Movement Disorder Milwaukee USA / WI Movement Disorders and abnormalities in muscle tone and motor control.
Society The Society aims to advance the neurological sciences; to improve diagnosis and treatment; to provide forums for sharing ideas and for advancing the related clinical and scientific disciplines; and to collaborate with other related professional and lay organizations. The mission of the ISOAD is to advance discovery into the relationship International Society on between aging and diseases of all kinds, through innovative research, Aging and Disease USA, China training and dissemination of new knowledge, and also to recognize
(ISOAD) outstanding contributions to the science of aging and disease. The mission of the IGS is to improve the experience of ageing through Irish Gerontological Ireland advocating and promoting excellence in issues and practices that are
Society (IGS) important to the well-being, health, support, and care of older adults. The JLA advocates the advancement of healthy longevity for the entire Japan Longevity population through scientific research, public health, advocacy and social
Alliance (JLA) activism. This non-profit organisation has the mission to serve as a venture catalyst John Douglas French Los Angeles USA / CA to provide critical seed money for novel and promising Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer‘s Foundation research, generally not funded by the government or pharmaceuticals. Kentucky Association KAG‘s mission is to advocate, educate, and network with vision for and Frankfort USA / KY for Gerontology (KAG) with older adults and those who impact their lives. Leadership Council of The LCAO is a coalition of national nonprofit organizations concerned Aging Organizations with the well-being of America’s older population and committed to
(LCAO) representing their interests in the policy-making arena. This non-profit organisation is dedicated to raising awareness of the Lewy Lewy Body Dementia body dementias (LBD), supporting people with LBD, their families and Lilburn USA / GA
Association (LBDA) caregivers and promoting scientific advances. The Association‘s purposes are charitable, educational, and scientific. LongeCity is a registered, members-based non-profit organisation. The
LongeCity organisation supports research into ageing and the extension of human
lifespan. The MGS is dedicated to advancing the field of aging and the care of older Maine Gerontological Biddeford USA / ME adults as well as their caregivers through service, training, advocacy, and
Society (MGS) research. Malaysian Healthy Ageing Society’s primary objective is to create public Malaysian Healthy awareness for the enhancement of quality of life. MHAS is a non profit Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
Ageing Society (MHAS) organization dedicated to educating physicians, scientists and members of the public on numerous healthy ageing issues. Maryland The mission is to advance the knowledge and increase the professional Gerontological Baltimore USA / MD competence of individuals working in the field of gerontology, to promote
Association (MGA) and provide a forum for the presentation and application of research and
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Organisation City Country Mission related scientific activities, and to promote public awareness in the field of gerontology. The mission of MGA is to convene researchers, practitioners, and public Massachusetts policy makers in Massachusetts to create dialogue on critical issues related Gerontology Association Waltham USA / MA to aging and to facilitate the transfer of knowledge from academic research
(MGA) to day-to-day practice. By identifying and supporting emerging medical technologies, Maximum Maximum Life Newport Beach USA / CA Life Foundation will help reverse the human aging process by 2066 –
Foundation (MaxLife) leading to your open-ended youthful lifespan. Malignant mesothelioma is a rare cancer of the protective lining around important organs, such as the lungs. It is caused by asbestos and takes 20-
Mesothelioma Guide Orlando USA / FL 60 years to develop after exposure. Mesothelioma Guide is an advocacy organization dedicated to helping patients diagnosed with asbestos illnesses. Mesothelioma is a cancer of the lining of the lungs ( pleural mesothelioma) or abdomen ( peritoneal mesothelioma) that is caused by exposure to asbestos. In over 60% of all mesothelioma cases, asbestos exposure Mesothelioma Veterans Winter Springs USA / FL happened during military service. Veterans from all branches of service are
Center at risk, with the most common being the United States Navy and the Marines. There are a variety of mesothelioma treatments available, as well as doctors in the VA system who are capable of treating it. The MSG is a voluntary organization with the mission to improve the Michigan Society of quality of life for older adults in Michigan by promoting awareness and East Lansing USA / MI
Gerontology (MSG) positive relationships among individuals who influence aging related policy, practice and research. The mission of this society is to bridge the gap in Minnesota between Minnesota Minneapolis USA / MN research and practice in the field of ageing, with special emphasis on
Gerontological Society developing and supporting tomorrow’s leaders. This public policy institute conducts and compiles research on issues National Academy on an Washington USA / DC related to population aging and provides information to the public, the
Aging Society press, policymakers, and the academic community. National Association for The mission of NAGE is to advocate nationally for enhanced and expanded Geriatric Education resources for geriatrics education.
(NAGE) National Association for This non-profit organisation promotes the education of professionals in the Professional Los Altos USA field of gerontology.
Gerontologists (NAPG) National Caucus & NCBA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to preserving the dignity Center on Black Aging New York USA / NY and enhancing the lives of low income elderly African Americans.
(NCBA) The NCOA is a nonprofit service and advocacy organization with the National Council on Washington USA / DC mission to improve the lives of millions of older adults, especially those
Aging (NCOA) who are vulnerable and disadvantaged. National Gerontological The NGNA is dedicated to the clinical care of older adults across diverse Nursing Association Lexington USA / KY care settings.
(NGNA) National Hispanic The NHCOA is the leading national organisation working to improve the Council on Aging Washington USA / DC lives of Hispanic older adults, their families, and their caregivers.
(NHCOA) NICOA is a non-profit organization focused on aging American Indian and National Indian Council Alaska Native Elders. The mission of NICOA is to advocate for improved Albuquerque USA / NM on Aging (NICOA) comprehensive health, social services and economic well-being for American Indian and Alaska Native Elders. National Parkinson The NPF is focused on meeting the needs in the care and treatment of Miami USA / FL
Foundation (NPF) people with Parkinson‘s disease (PD). This national, non-profit health organisation is committed to improving the New Age Skin Research quality of life of those with skin conditions by providing free expert New York USA / NY
Foundation educational resources to the public, by conducting scientific research and funding young scientists to undertake innovative research projects for
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Organisation City Country Mission effective skin therapy, by promoting educational programs and scholarly exchange. The NZAg is a multidisciplinary organisation committed to understanding ageing and promoting the interests of older people. The aims are to to New Zealand promote study and quality research on ageing, to encourage age-related New Association of Birkenhead training and continuing education, to stimulate debate and action on Zealand
Gerontology (NZAG) improving the wellbeing of older people, to actively contribute to public discussion and policy on ageing, and to provide a forum for networking and exchanging ideas. The mission of this non-profit organization is to promote successful aging
OASIS St. Louis USA / MO through a three-fold approach: lifelong learning, healthy living and social engagement. The OAGE is a membership organisation that serves as a resource to the Ohio Association of aging network. OAGE members are dedicated to gerontological education, Gerontology and USA / OH research, and practice. The organisation supports Ohio’s aging network as a
Education (OAGE) resource for research and practice, and provides professional development opportunities for students, faculty, and practitioners. The mission of the OGA is to convene forums for current research and to Oregon Gerontological provide tangible tools for professionals working in the interdisciplinary USA / OR
Association (OGA) fields of gerontology, as well as for individuals interested in the topic of aging in our community. Parkinson Society The PSBC is a non-profit organisation to address the personal and social British Columbia Vancouver Canada consequences of Parkinson‘s disease through education, community
(PSBC) outreach, scientific research, advocacy and public awareness. The PDF is a leading national presence in Parkinson’s disease research, Parkinson‘s Disease education, and public advocacy. It funds promising scientific research and New York USA / NY
Foundation (PDF) supports people living with Parkinson’s through educational programs and services. Progeria Research The mission of this foundation is to discover treatments and the cure for Peabody USA / MA
Foundation Progeria and its aging-related disorders. The research network is an association of researchers who are interested in Research Network on ageing. The association aims to facilitate contacts and collaboration among
Ageing in Europe these researchers, and to provide them with up-to-date information. SeniorNet is a nonprofit organization of computer-using adults, age 60 and older. The mission is to provide older adults education for and access to
SeniorNet Herndon USA / VA computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. The SENS Research Foundation funds research at universities across the SENS Research Mountain View USA / CA world with the aim of a world free of age-related disease (SENS -
Foundation Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence). ShARM is a non-profit organisation aiming to accelerate research into Shared Ageing Research ageing by facilitating the sharing of resources. ShARM provides access to
Models (ShARM) aged murine models (biorepository), a database of live ageing colonies, and an online collaborative environment (MICEPACE). South African Geriatrics The SAGS is a professional organisation with the mission to improve the Gauteng South Africa
Society (SAGS) care of older persons. The SAGA is a non-governmental organisation to promote and improve the training of all persons working in the field of gerontology, to promote public education about all aspects of ageing, to serve as a channel through South African which issues and matters affecting older persons can be conveyed to Gerontological Johannesburg South Africa relevant authorities, to serve as meeting ground for liaison and coordination
Association (SAGA) for gerontological endeavour in South Africa, to increase the awareness of the interests of older persons, to promote research in all aspects of ageing, and to co-operate with national and international associations. SGS provides the bridge between research and practice, translating and Southern Gerontological Cape Coral USA / FL applying knowledge in the field of ageing. The SGS is a network of the
Society (SGS) South‘s most respected gerontology professionals. Student Gerontology SGA is an organization where those with interests in gerontology have the Los Angeles USA / CA Association (SGA) opportunity to interact with fellow students, Andrus volunteers, USC
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Organisation City Country Mission faculty, and professionals in the field of aging. University of Southern California The mission of this Society is to promote the conduct of multi- and interdisciplinary research in ageing by expanding the quantity of The Gerontological gerontological research and by increasing its funding resources, to Society of America Washington USA / DC disseminate gerontological research knowledge to researchers, to
(GSA) practitioners, and to decision and opinion makers, and to promote, support, and advocate for ageing education. The Hong Kong Association of Gerontology was set up with the following The Hong Kong objectives: to establish links with gerontology organisations, to promote Association of Hong Kong China concern and development on elderly services, to promote research in
Gerontology gerontology, and to promote training and education. The Hong Kong Geriatrics Society is the only professional society of doctors practicing geriatric medicine. The society is aimed to promote high The Hong Kong Hong Kong China standards of care in the practice of geriatric medicine, to promote training
Geriatrics Society and care of the elderly to all persons practicing geriatric medicine, o promote geriatric research. This national non-profit organization is dedicated to raising funds to help
The Parkinson Alliance Kingston USA / NJ finance the most promising research to find the cause and cure for Parkinson‘s disease. The Texas Association TAAP is a state group solely focused on the needs of professionals working of Aging Programs Texas in the filed of ageing.
(TAAP) The Vital Aging Network is a nonprofit organization and its mission is to Vital Aging Network promote self-determination, civic engagement, and personal growth for N. St. Paul USA / MN
(VAN) people as they age, through education, leadership development, and opportunities for connection. Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA) is a private, non-profit Wisconsin Institute for Madison USA / WI organization with the aim to help the state’s citizens live healthier lives
Healthy Aging (WIHA) through evidence-based prevention programs. The Association is a not-for-profit organization with the goals of improving the quality of life of Parkinson‘s patients, broadening public awareness, contributing to the development and sharing of greater knowledge and information about Parkinson‘s disease, establishing guidelines for a World Parkinson "continuum educational program" for patients of Parkinson‘s disease, Milano Italy
Disease Association encouraging the standardization of diagnostic procedures and of medical and surgical therapies, and supporting research on Parkinson‘s disease. The Association will establish and maintain contacts with national and international organizations with the aim of promoting laws, regulations, and measures in favor of patients suffering from Parkinson‘s disease. World Society of Anti- The main goal of this non-profit organisation is to promote anti-aging Aging Medicine Paris France medicine through research and educational events for physicians and the
(WOSAAM) general public.
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