In less than two weeks, we’ll be gathering at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC, to honor our 2024 Heroes in Health. Join us as we celebrate the incredible advocates driving progress in policy, advocacy, and innovation for older Americans. A special thank you to Karyne Jones, Senator Mazie Hirono, Dr. Jeffrey Cummings, Dr. Peter Marks, and Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers for their outstanding efforts to advance access and equity for older Americans. Your leadership makes a lasting impact. Learn more about our heroes in health below: https://lnkd.in/evtnbec4 #HeroesInHealth
Alliance for Aging Research
Non-profit Organizations
Washington, District of Columbia 4,046 followers
Catalyzing Innovation for Healthy Aging
About us
Who we are The Alliance for Aging Research, www.agingresearch.org, is the leading non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the pace of scientific discoveries and their application to vastly improve the universal human experience of aging and health. The Alliance was founded in 1986 in Washington, DC, and has since become a valued advocacy organization and a respected influential voice with policymakers. What we believe The Alliance believes that advances in research help people live longer, happier, more productive lives and reduce healthcare costs over the long term. Access to the latest scientific information empowers people to take control of their health. The Alliance strives to advance science and enhance lives through a variety of activities and initiatives—from policy issues to provider and consumer health programs—that generate knowledge and action on age-related issues.. What we do Simply speaking, we strive to advance science and enhance lives through a variety of activities and initiatives. The Alliance has made aging research a fast growing priority for medical research today. Since 1986 federal support for aging research has more than tripled, private research and development in aging-related health has reached an all time high, and new discoveries are making a lasting difference to the lives of millions of Americans.
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http://agingresearch.org
External link for Alliance for Aging Research
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1986
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Primary
1700 K. St., NW
740
Washington, District of Columbia 20006, US
Employees at Alliance for Aging Research
Updates
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Meet our 2024 Silver Innovator Award recipient, Director of the Center for Transformative Neuroscience at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Jeffrey Cummings, M.D., Sc.D. (HC) Visit us to learn more about Dr. Cummings efforts to support healthy aging: https://bit.ly/47qYizd
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Each year, we present the Distinguished Public Service Award to a Republican member of Congress who is leading the way for policies encouraging medical research, innovation, and care to benefit aging Americans. Today, we're honored to introduce our Distinguished Public Service Award recipient Cathy McMorris Rodgers. As Eastern Washington’s chief advocate in Congress, serving as the representative for the state’s 5th Congressional District, Cathy McMorris Rodgers champions bipartisan solutions, focusing on issues like rural broadband, healthcare, and energy independence. Join us in celebrating Congresswoman McMorris Rodgers along with our other #HeroesInHealth on Tuesday, September 24 at the beautiful Waldorf Astoria in Washington, DC.
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We are deeply saddened by the loss of singer, band leader, and icon Frankie Beverly. This past summer, Alliance Digital Communications Manager Matt Thompson shared his reflections on Frankie Beverly's pivotal role in strengthening intergenerational connections within Black aging communities. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gYVzBmvN
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September is #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth—a crucial time to support loved ones, our community, and those affected by this leading cause of death. Our mental health tip sheets offer essential guidance on screening, treatment, and addressing mental, neurological, and substance use disorders in older adults. Let's start these vital conversations. https://lnkd.in/egQHv6vv
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Meet our 2024 Perennial Award recipient, President and CEO of National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc. Karyne Jones. Visit our website to learn more about Karyne Jones' efforts to support healthy aging. https://lnkd.in/evtnbec4
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Meet our 2024 Daniel Perry Founder's Award recipient, Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the FDA Dr. Peter Marks. Learn more about Dr. Marks' efforts to support healthy aging. https://lnkd.in/evtnbec4 #HeroesInHealth
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Join us along with the Chronic Care Policy Alliance, Alliance for Patient Access, International Foundation for Autoimmune & Autoinflammatory Arthritis (AiArthritis) and Sims Strategies on on September 12 for a webinar on how patients can navigate their Medicare benefits and ensure their voices are heard during implementation of the IRA. https://lnkd.in/efuWtbCP
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Happy #GrandparentsDay! Let's honor the truth-tellers and wisdom-keepers in our community. Be sure to do something GRAND for the older adults in your life!! 🎉🎉🎉
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The Alliance in collaboration with Milliman, has developed the Standard of Living Valuation (SoLV) framework to offers a more equitable, real-world alternative to QALYs, focusing on socioeconomic factors to assess healthcare value. Learn more about our groundbreaking new framework in the latest article from The Evidence Base® with insight from Alliance Public Policy Manager Adina Lasser. https://lnkd.in/eeiKS6XK