Advancing Research
by funding Grant Programs and Fellowships.
Driving Innovation
by guiding the the advancing the study of healthy aging through the Blue Zones Research Institute, the FAST Initiative, and the SuperAgers Initiative.
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?
Soaring into the Future: Seeking New Horizons in Aging and Philanthropy
October 28-30 at the Willard InterContinental, Washington, DC
The annual of conference of Grantmakers in Aging (GIA) brings together 200+ leading foundation executives, practitioners, academics, and researchers in health care, transportation, housing, civic engagement, the arts, intergenerational and age-friendly community initiatives, and more. Features include presentation of the GIA Diversity Award, interactive workshops, plenary sessions with nationally recognized authorities, social and networking events. For more information visit GIA's website here: http://www.giaging.org/programs-events/annual-conference/
Join AFAR for the presentation of the 2026 George M. Martin Award, Terrie Fox Wetle Award, and Irving S. Wright Award at the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting in National Harbor, MD, on Thursday, November 5, 2:30 - 4:00 pm.
To celebrate AFAR's 45th anniversary, our annual awards dinner and scientific symposium returns on Monday, December 7, 2026, to the Harvard Club in Manhattan. AFAR is pleased to honor the Atria Health and Research Institute, with CEO and Co-founder Alan Tisch accepting the award. We are honored to welcome guest speaker Dan Buettner, National Geographic Explorer, best-selling author, and Founder of Blue Zones.
