There's so much we can learn from older friend and family--even how to live longer ourselves! People 95 and older and their families are invited to participate in an exciting research study to uncover the genetic and biological mysteries of exceptional longevity and healthy aging. Findings from the study will help advance aging research and therapeutics that will help us all live healthier, longer. Learn about the AFAR SuperAger Family Study and enrollment eligibility at www.superagersstudy.org
About us
The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) is a leading national non-profit organization whose mission is to support and advance healthy aging through biomedical research. AFAR focuses its activities on these major initiatives: Identifying and funding a broad range of cutting-edge research most likely to increase knowledge about healthy aging. Attracting more physicians to specialize in geriatric medicine to meet the demands of an aging population with expert health care. Creating opportunities for scientists and clinicians to share knowledge and exchange ideas to drive innovation in aging research. Providing information to the public on new medical findings that can help people live longer lives, less susceptible to disease and disability.
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http://www.afar.org
External link for American Federation for Aging Research
- Industry
- Research Services
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1981
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W. 39th St
16th Floor
New York, New York 10018, US
Employees at American Federation for Aging Research
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Nigel Emmett, CFA NACD.DC
Educator, Independent Board Member, Board Director, Investment Management Executive, NACD Directorship Certified
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Alexandra Gatje
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Patrick Hu
Assistant Dean for Physician-Researcher Training; Director, Office of Medical Student Research; Director, Physician-Scientist Training Program, and…
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Kelly Ann Whalen, MA, CFRE
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | SR. DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT & FUNDRAISING | GRANT WRITER | CERTIFIED FUNDRAISING EXECUTIVE
Updates
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AFAR is inspired by NBCUniversal Today Show and The J.M. Smucker Co. ongoing spotlight on #Centenarians nationwide. Our #SuperAgers initiative is celebrating and studying exceptional #longevity. Learn more and connect here: https://ow.ly/j7HF50SPere https://ow.ly/nG6N50Tl5Qf
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TWO WEEKS AWAY: Join AFAR and Prevention for “Money on the Mind: Cognition and Financial Decisions” the next free #webinar in our Live Better Longer series on Wednesday Sept. 25th, 3-4pm ET. Featuring aging research expert Duke Han, PhD, of the University of Southern California in conversation with Prevention’s Kaitlyn Phoenix on the latest #research on how cognitive changes affect financial judgment and the practical steps you can take to mitigate risks. Learn more and RSVP here: https://ow.ly/zWLl50SWTeA #healthspan #aging #prevention #health #longevity #neuropsychology #Neuroscience #CognitiveHealth #Financial
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Science Magazine recently published research co-authored by AFAR Grantee Matthew D Park, PhD, exploring the link between age-related immune system inflammation and cancer development, highlighting the importance of targeting immune system aging to mitigate cancer risk. Learn more in a related Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai press release here: https://ow.ly/tC3Q50TjuYB https://lnkd.in/gMN8dgd3
Hematopoietic aging promotes cancer by fueling IL-1⍺–driven emergency myelopoiesis
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Join AFAR and Prevention for “Money on the Mind: Cognition and Financial Decisions” the next free #webinar in our Live Better Longer series on Wednesday Sept. 25th, 3-4pm ET. Featuring aging research expert Duke Han, PhD, of The University of Southern California in conversation with Prevention’s Kaitlyn Phoenix.
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How could years of extra health impact the economy & healthcare costs? Global #Economist & The #Longevity Imperative author Andrew J. Scott, DPhil, will discuss in our free #webinar on Wednesday, October 2nd at 2pm ET. Learn more and RSVP here: https://ow.ly/mYBb50TgQax #longevitydividend #healthspan #geroscience
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AFAR’s #SuperAgers Initiative celebrates & studies exceptional #longevity - like the extraordinary SuperAger, Frances Chartoff highlighted in the New Haven Independent here. Learn more about the SuperAgers community & #researchstudy: https://ow.ly/I8IV50SZv3z https://ow.ly/B2wv50TeCuY
My Friend Frances, 100 Years Young
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SuperAgers like 95-year-old Sally remain active in their daily lives and communities. She enjoys walks with her friends, plays golf, volunteers, and takes on new interests and activities -- like joining the American Federation for Aging Research’s SuperAgers Family Study! This #HealthyAgingMonth, learn more about the research study here: https://lnkd.in/gUNQj-sY
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When it comes to aging, our minds and our money are two areas of big concern for most of us. Cognitive changes that occur as we get older put some adults at risk for poor #financialdecisions or even fraud. Thankfully, new research is pointing toward empowering solutions by providing a better understanding of what happens in our brains as we process money matters. Next up in AFAR and Prevention's Live Better Longer #webinar series, aging expert Duke Han, PhD, of the University of Southern California will join Kaitlyn Phoenix, Deputy Editor, Hearst Health Newsroom, to discuss the latest #research on how cognitive changes affect financial judgment and the practical steps you can take to mitigate risks. Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 25th, from 3-4pm ET. Learn more and RSVP here: https://ow.ly/zWLl50SWTeA #healthspan #aging #prevention #health #longevity #neuropsychology #Neuroscience #CognitiveHealth #Financial
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AFAR is recognizing all #grandparents who have helped create loving families and memories to last a lifetime, like #SuperAger Sally with her children and grandchildren. If your grandparents or family members are 95 or older, they may be eligible to join AFAR’s SuperAgers Family Study. This #GrandparentsDay, learn more about the #researchstudy here: https://ow.ly/NuHw50ThkLO