Advancing Research
by funding Grant Programs and Fellowships
Driving Innovation
by guiding studies such as the FAST Initiative, the SuperAgers Initiative, and the TAME Trial
Furthering the Field
by supporting the infrastructure of three NIA Initiatives and leading the Amplifying Geroscience Initiative.
Top Breakthroughs driven by AFAR Experts
Delaying Disease by Targeting Aging
Saving Costs by Extending Healthspan
What are the Hallmarks of Aging?
What is Geroscience?
What is the Longevity Dividend?
The 2026 Beeson Annual Meeting will be held Wednesday, November 18 - Friday, November 20, location to be determined. The purpose of the meeting is to bring together recent and alumni Beeson Scholars, mentors, and senior researchers, as well as government and foundation officials. Scientific sessions will be held along with sessions for networking and career development.
The final 2025 Beeson Meeting Program Book can be downloaded here.
Please email grants@afar.org with any questions.
