JOURNAL ARTICLE

Establishing the U.S. Aging Research Enterprise: Founding of the National Institute on Aging.

  • Published In: Public Policy & Aging Report, 2024, v. 34, n. 4. P. 114 1 of 3

  • Database: AgeLine with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Miles, Thomas Jordan; D'Antonio, Patricia M; Appleby, James C 3 of 3

Abstract

The article discusses the establishment of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) in 1974 and its significant contributions to aging research over the past 50 years. It highlights the advocacy efforts that led to the founding of NIA, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary research in understanding aging across the life course. The NIA's work includes funding genetic, biological, clinical, behavioral, social, and economic research on aging, as well as supporting the development of research scientists and disseminating research findings to various audiences. The collaboration between the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and NIA has been instrumental in advancing research on aging and improving health outcomes for older adults. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Public Policy & Aging Report. 2024/10, Vol. 34, Issue 4, p114
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1055-3037
  • DOI:10.1093/ppar/prae018
  • Accession Number:182370920
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