AFAR's Mission

To support and advance healthy aging through biomedical research.

Irving Wright in Lab LIFE Magazine 1955 W Eb copy 3
AFAR's History

Since 1981, AFAR has supported and evolved the field of aging research in the vision of our founder, Dr. Irving S. Wright.

Steven Austad Lab Couresty Universityof Alabama Birmingham
AFAR's Leadership

Comprised of leaders across the scientific, medical, business, and civic sectors, AFAR's Board of Directors helps further the work of our dedicated staff.

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