Upcoming Events

AFAR hosts a range of conferences, symposia, and webinars throughout the year. While some events are hosted by invite-only to convene the scientific community, many are open to the public. We also help promote partner events.


March 27, 2024
Live Better Longer: How Old is Old?

Join AFAR and Prevention on Wednesday March 27 from 3-4pm ET for a free webinar with AFAR Senior Scientific Director Steven N. Austad, PhD, in conversation with Prevention's Kaitlyn Phoenix.

May 29, 2024
Live Better Longer: Why Study SuperAgers?

Join AFAR and Prevention on Wednesday May 29 from 3-4pm ET for a free webinar with AFAR Scientific Director Nir Barzilai, MD, in conversation with Prevention's Kaitlyn Phoenix. They will be joined by a special guest SuperAger from AFAR's SuperAgers Family Study. Stay tuned for details.

June 2, 2024
2024 AFAR Cristofalo Award Presentation, Lecture, and Reception

AGE Annual Meeting
Madison, WI

November 14, 2024
2024 AFAR Martin, Wetle, and Wright Awards Presentation, Lectures, and Reception

GSA Annual Meeting
Seattle, WA

Past Events:

November 14, 2023
2023 Clin-STAR/Beeson Annual Meeting

AFAR is organizing the annual meetings of the The Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging (K76) scholars and the Clinician-Scientists Transdisciplinary Aging Research (Clin-STAR) initiative. These meetings for the scientific community will be held in Santa Ana Pueblo, NM.

November 10, 2023
2023 Scientific Awards Ceremony and Lectures

Join AFAR for our 2023 Scientific Awards Ceremony and Lectures at the GSA 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting on Friday, November 10. Featuring award presentations to and lectures by Rafael de Cabo, Ming Xu, and Claire K. Ankuda.

November 8, 2023
Live Stronger Longer: Muscle Physiology and Healthy Aging

Join AFAR and Prevention on Wednesday November 8 from 3-4pm ET for a free webinar with AFAR grantee and muscle physiology expert Keven Murach, PhD, in conversation with Prevention's Editor in Chief Sarah Smith.

October 3, 2023
Beginning in Biotech: Insights from Insiders

Join AFAR for a free webinar for the scientific community, in which visionary leaders driving longevity biotechs will reveal what they look for in scientific collaborators and proposals, share tips on investor relations and business planning, and field your questions on moving research from the labs into our lives.

September 29, 2023
Clin-STAR Webinar: Transforming Critiques into Triumph: Mastering Journal Review Responses

Join Clin-STAR for a free webinar for the scientific community featuring guest speakers Gail M. Sullivan, MD, MPH; John A. Batsis, MD, FACP, AGSF, FGSA, FTOS; and Alex Smith, MD, MS, MPH. Moderated by David Lynch, MD, with Welcome Remarks by Jiha Lee, MD, MHS.

June 21, 2023
Live Better Longer: Five Breakthroughs Changing Aging

Next in our Live Better Longer series, Prevention’s Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith will be joined by AFAR Senior Scientific Director Steven N. Austad, PhD, a globally recognized leader in aging research, to discuss the five most exciting science-backed innovations that are poised to help us all live healthier, longer.

June 21, 2023
(NSC3 WEBINAR) Data Management and Sharing: New NIH Policies and How They Can Benefit Your Aging-Related Research

Featuring insights from the NSC3/Indiana University team on rigor and reproducibility, NSC data and code sharing practices, and depositing data into large repositories.

May 31, 2023
2023 AFAR Grantee Conference

The 2023 AFAR Grantee Conference is scheduled for May 31-June 2 in Santa Barbara, California. Attendance is by invitation only. A preliminary agenda is available here.

The 2022 Conference was held June 13-15 in Santa Barbara, California. The final program book can be downloaded here.

April 26, 2023
Live Better Longer: Advances in Brain Health

Next in our Live Better Longer series, 2022 McKnight Brain Research Foundation Innovator Awards in Cognitive Aging and Memory Loss recipients Emilie Reas, PhD, and Tara Tracy, PhD will join Prevention's Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith.

November 30, 2022
Live Better Longer: Secrets of SuperAgers

About one of every thousand people in the United States is older than 95, the Census Bureau has estimated. Why do some of us live exceptionally better, longer? And if we understood this, could more of us live with more vitality as we grow older? Learn more about ways to get involved in upcoming SuperAgers Family Study in this free webinar.

November 3, 2022
AFAR at GSA: 2022 Scientific Awards Ceremony and Lectures

Join AFAR at the GSA 2022 Annual Scientific Meeting on November 3 in Indianapolis, IN, for our 2022 Scientific Awards Ceremony and Lectures.

November 2, 2022
Pathways to Equity-Based Aging Research and Practice

Join Black in Gerontology & Geriatrics (BIGG), with support from the American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), for “Pathways to Equity-Based Aging Research and Practice,” on November 02, 2022, from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, at the GSA Annual Meeting.

October 26, 2022
Live Better Longer: Secrets From the Longest-Living Animals on Earth

Next in our Live Better Longer series, AFAR Senior Scientific Director Steven N. Austad, PhD, will share insights from his new book Methuselah's Zoo, in conversation with Sarah Smith, Editor In Chief of Prevention magazine.

June 30, 2022
Science and Community: Introducing the SuperAgers Initiative

Moderated by Kaiser Health News reporter and aging research advocate Judith Graham, this 1-hour, virtual event will describe a new innovative, national program to establish a community focused on both celebrating and studying exceptional longevity. Meet real SuperAgers and discover how they're helping advance science.

June 29, 2022
Live Better Longer: The Circadian Diabetes Code

Next in our Live Better Longer series, AFAR expert Satchin Panda, PhD, will share insights from his new book The Circadian Diabetes Code in conversation with Emily Goldman, Senior Editor of Prevention magazine and host of the Pancreas Pals podcast.

June 13, 2022
2022 AFAR Grantee Conference

The 2022 AFAR Grantee Conference, held June 13 - 15, was where recent recipients of AFAR's biology of aging programs shared and learned about new research in the field.

June 7, 2022
Clin-STAR/UCSF Webinar: ABC Guide to ADRD Research

Join Clin-STAR and the University of California, San Francisco for a free webinar, "ABC Guide to ADRD Research."

May 25, 2022
Live Better Longer Webinar: Keeping Your Brain Young

POSTPONED: Next in our Live Better Longer series, AFAR expert Catherine Kaczorowski, PhD, will discuss aging and brain function, and the role of diet, exercise, and social connections in preserving cognition. Moderated by Sarah Smith, Editor-in-Chief of Prevention magazine.

May 17, 2022
2022 Nathan Shock Directors' Symposium

Pre-Conference Symposium at the AGE 2022 Annual Meeting.

May 14, 2022
AGS/AFAR Clin-STAR Mentoring and Grantsmanship Workshop

The American Geriatrics Society (AGS), in partnership with Clin-STAR and the National Institute on Aging (NIA), is pleased to offer the AGS/AFAR Clin-STAR Mentoring and Grantsmanship Workshop at the 2022 AGS Annual Scientific Meeting, being held from 12:00 – 3:45 pm on Saturday, May 14 in Orlando, FL.

May 12, 2022
2022 American Geriatrics Society Annual Scientific Meeting

Join Clin-STAR at the 2022 Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL, and on-demand from May 12 - 14, 2022. This event will address the educational needs of geriatrics professionals from all disciplines.

May 11, 2022
Clin-STAR Event: US Deprescribing Research Network 2022 Annual Network Meeting

Join Clin-STAR for the 2022 US Deprescribing Research Annual Network Meeting will be in-person on Wednesday, May 11th in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the American Geriatrics Society’s Annual Meeting.

April 27, 2022
Live Better Longer: The Power of Walking

Next in our Live Better Longer series, AFAR experts will discuss why walking is one of the best ways to improve your physical and mental health at any age. Moderated by the Editor-in-Chief of Prevention magazine.

April 19, 2022
Clin-STAR Webinar: Applying Frailty Research to the Clinical World: Four Case Studies

Join the Clin-STAR Coordinating Center in partnership with the Clin-STAR Academic Resource Center at Johns Hopkins on Tuesday, April 19, from 1-2pm ET for this free webinar.

March 24, 2022
Second Euro-Geroscience Conference

AFAR is proud to sponsor the Second Euro-Geroscience Conference, to be held on March 24-25, 2022 in Toulouse, France.

November 17, 2021
Master Investor Forum at UK Longevity Week

AFAR is pleased to participate in UK Longevity Week in London, organized by AFAR Board Member Jim Mellon.

November 17, 2021
2021 Beeson Annual Meeting

The 2021 Beeson Annual Meeting will be held virtually November 17-20.

November 16, 2021
2021 Clin-STAR Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Clinician-Scientists Transdisciplinary Aging Research (Clin-STAR) program will convene virtually from November 16-18.

November 12, 2021
2021 Scientific Awards Lectures and Reception at GSA Annual Meeting

AFAR will present its 2021 Scientific Awards during the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting online.

November 3, 2021
40th Anniversary Scientific Symposium and Award Ceremony

To commemorate our 40th anniversary, AFAR hosted an award ceremony honoring Mikael Dolsten, MD, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer and President, Worldwide Research, Development and Medical of Pfizer, and a scientific symposium exploring the latest breakthroughs in the biology of aging and age-related disease, the journey to vaccine and therapeutic discovery, and the promise of extending healthspan.

October 11, 2021
Partner Event: Targeting Metabesity 2021

AFAR is pleased to help sponsor the confererence Targeting Metabesity 2021, which will be held virtually October 11-14, 2021.

October 5, 2021
2021 Virtual AFAR Grantee Conference

Join us for the 2021 AFAR Grantee Conference on October 5 and 6, where recent recipients of AFAR's biology of aging programs will share and learn about new research in the field.

October 4, 2021
2021 New Investigator in Alzheimer's Disease Virtual Meeting

We are pleased to announce that the 2021 New Investigator in Alzheimer's Disease Meeting will be held virtually on Monday, October 4.

September 28, 2021
Live Better Longer: Sex Differences in Aging

Next in our Live Better Longer series, AFAR experts will discuss how the biology of aging differs between the sexes and how these differences impacts age-related disease. Moderated by editors from Prevention and Men's Health magazines.

July 27, 2021
Live Better Longer: The Dog Aging Project

Next in AFAR and Prevention magazine's Live Better Longer series, experts leading the groundbreaking Dog Aging Project will discuss how canine longevity is helping better understand human aging and healthspan.

July 22, 2021
Webinar: Therapy Dogs, Pets, and Healthy Aging

Join AFAR, Grantmakers in Aging, and the Good Dog Foundation to explore evidence-based research on the positive impact of therapy dogs and pets on older adults, including those with cognitive impairment.

June 30, 2021
RCCN Webinar: The Long Life Family Study: Resources and Discoveries in Human Aging

Join the Research Centers Collaborative Network for a webinar, geared toward aging researchers and members of the scientific community, exploring the Long Live Family Study.

June 23, 2021
Nathan Shock Centers Webinar: Best Practices for Using Animals in Aging Research

Join the Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center for a webinar, geared toward aging researchers and members of the scientific community, that will provide practical information on using animal models for research in the biology of aging.

May 25, 2021
Live Better Longer: The Power of Sleep

Next in AFAR and Prevention magazine's Live Better Longer series, experts Constance H. Fung, MD, MSHS and M. Brandon Westover MD,PhD join Prevention's Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith to discuss the Science of Sleep.

May 19, 2021
Extending Human Healthspan and Longevity Conference

AFAR is pleased to partner with the New York Academy of Sciences to host a one-day conference exploring (i) Targetable Aging Processes (ii) Biomarkers for Therapies, and (iii) Translational Research at the Forefront of Healthspan and Lifespan.

May 1, 2021
GeroFutures Think Tank Series

In 2021, AFAR convened cross-sector leaders from around the world for a series of private think tanks to guide the future of aging research, investment, and innovation, and collaboration.

April 8, 2021
Webinar: The Science behind COVID-19 Vaccines

presented with Grantmakers in Aging, this expert-led webinar will establish Clinical Foundations & address Common Misconceptions regarding the COVID-19 Vaccines and Older Adults

March 30, 2021
Live Better Longer: Gaming and Your Brain

Next in AFAR and Prevention magazine's Live Better Longer series, experts Adam Gazzaley, MD, PhD, and Craig Stark, PhD join Prevention's Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith to discuss the Science behind gaming and cognition. Produced with promo support from Next Avenue.

March 17, 2021
RCCN Webinar: Social Media as a Tool for Career Development

Geared for aging researchers and the scientific community, this webinar will explore how to build your social media presence for research sharing and career advancement.

February 23, 2021
RCCN Workshop Inclusion of Older Adults in Clinical Research

Join the Research Centers Collaborative Network for this free, virtual workshop on the various aspects of including older adults in clinical research.

February 9, 2021
The Future is Now: Scientific Symposium and Awards Ceremony Online

Join AFAR to celebrate international geroscience philanthropist Sami Sagol and explore how Artificial Intelligence and Big Data are driving research innovations for healthspan and longevity.

January 26, 2021
Live Better Longer: Weight, Metabolism, and Aging

Next in AFAR and Prevention magazine's Live Better Longer series, AFAR experts John Newman, PhD, and Satchin Panda, PhD, join Prevention's Editor-in-Chief Sarah Smith to discuss the Science behind Fasting and Keto

November 19, 2020
Beeson Annual Meeting - virtual!

The Beeson Annual Meeting is held for Beeson Scholars, mentors and other leaders in academic medicine and aging research to review research progress of Scholars, encourage dissemination of their findings, and enhance development of scholarship and leadership. The 2020 Beeson Annual Meeting will be held November 19 and 20 on Zoom.

November 17, 2020
Clin-STAR Event: Clin-STAR Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Clinician-Scientists Transdisciplinary Aging Research initiative of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) will be held November 17-18 via Zoom, abutting the Beeson Annual Meeting.

November 13, 2020
Partner Event: Wake Forest 2020 William R. Hazzard, MD Translational Research in Aging Symposium: COVID-19 and Older Adults

AFAR partner Wake Forest School of Medicine will host the 2020 William R. Hazzard, MD Translational Research in Aging Symposium: "COVID-19 and Older Adults."

November 6, 2020
NSC at GSA Event: Biology of Aging for Non-Biologists  

At the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, the AFAR-managed Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging Coordinating Center will present the workshop, "Biology of Aging for Non-Biologists."

November 5, 2020
AFAR at GSA Event: 2020 Vincent Cristofalo Award Lecture

At the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, AFAR will host the 2020 Vincent Cristofalo Rising Star Award in Aging Research ceremony and lecture by Sean Curran, PhD.

November 4, 2020
AFAR at GSA Event: 2020 Irving S. Wright Award Lecture

At the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, AFAR will host the 2020 Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction ceremony and lecture by James L. Kirkland, MD, PhD.

November 4, 2020
RCCN at GSA Event: Fostering Multidisciplinary Solutions in Aging

At the Annual Scientific Meeting of the Gerontological Society of America, the AFAR-managed Research Centers Collaborative Network presents this workshop. Open to registered attendees.

November 3, 2020
RCCN Event: Life Course Perspectives on Aging Workshop

The online, two-day meeting will include sessions on Early Life, The Emerging Adult, Chronic and Acute Stress, and Mechanisms and Models.

October 29, 2020
Live Better Longer: Keep it Moving

Next in AFAR and Prevention magazine's Live Better Longer series, inflammation and aging expert Janet Lord, FMedSci, and sarcopenia expert Tyesha Burks, PhD, join Prevention's Sarah Smith to discuss Immune Health, Muscle Strength, and Exercise.

October 28, 2020
The Biology of Aging and Our Body's Readiness for COVID-19 Vaccines

To understand how the immune system ages and how this impacts vaccine effectiveness, immunology experts Janko Nikolich, MD, PhD and Jenna Bartley, PhD, join AFAR Senior Scientific Director Steven Austad, PhD, for this webinar produced by AFAR and Grantmakers in Aging with support from the RCCN and Next Avenue.

October 22, 2020
Partner Event: AGE, GSA, and NSC: The Intersection of Aging and COVID-19

AFAR partners the Gerontological Society of America and the Nathan Shock Centers present a webinar for the scientific community, featuring experts in Biology of Aging, Immunology and Infectious Disease, and Clinical Geriatrics exploring the basis for the profound skew in vulnerability to COVID-19 where older individuals are at much greater risk of succumbing to disease with much higher mortality rates than for the population at large.

October 15, 2020
Clin-STAR Event: So You’re Applying for a GEMSSTAR Webinar

This webinar is primarily targeted to those early career investigators planning to apply for the 2021 “Grants for Early Medical and Surgical Specialists’ Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR)” RFA-AG-21-023.

August 27, 2020
Live Better Longer: Secrets of Superagers

Next in AFAR and Prevention magazine's Live Better Longer series, AFAR Scientific Director Nir Barzilai, MD, joins Prevention's Sarah Smith to discuss what studying Centenarians and SuperAgers tells us about heathspan and lifespan.

July 21, 2020
COVID-19 Vulnerability and Mortality in Nursing Homes: Why Systemic Changes are Needed Now

with AFAR Board President Mark S. Lachs, MD, MPH, and experts Nathaniel Hupert, MD, MPH, and Karl Pillemer, PhD. Part of webinar series organized by AFAR and Grantmakers in Aging.

July 16, 2020
How to Die Young at a Very Old Age with Nir Barzilai

Rescheduled: Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 11am

"How to Die Young at a Very Old Age" with AFAR Scientific Director Nir Barzilai, MD, featuring insights from his new book, Age Later. Presented with One Day University.

June 24, 2020
Live Better Longer: Expert Secrets to Aging Well

First event in Live Better Longer series produced by AFAR and Prevention Magazine, in which AFAR experts will join Prevention's Sarah Smith to discuss the research-backed science driving wellness choices and innovative therapeutics to extend our years of health at any age.

June 1, 2020
2020 Scientific Meetings

The 2020 AFAR Grantee Conference which was scheduled for June 1 - 3 has been cancelled. The 2021 Conference will be held June 7 - 9 in Santa Barbara, California at the Four Seasons Biltmore. The purpose of the event is to promote scientific and personal exchanges among current grantees and experts in the field of Aging. Attendance of this meeting is by invitation only.

May 12, 2020
Webinar: Maintaining Your Immune Health in the Face of COVID-19 and Future Viruses

March 24, 2020
Webinar-COVID-19: Can the Science of Aging Move Us Forward

November 18, 2019
Introduction to the NCRAD Biospecimens Online Catalog

Webinar: Introduction to the NCRAD Biospecimens Online Catalog Monday, November 18, 2019, 4-5pm ET (1-2pm PT) NCRAD (National…

November 15, 2019
2019 AFAR Scientific Awards Ceremony and Lectures

  2019 Scientific Awards of Distinction Ceremony and Lectures   Friday, November 15, 2019   Award…

October 1, 2019
Webinar: Inflammation and Aging

    WEBINAR: Inflammation and Aging Tuesday, October 1, 2019 2-3pm ET (11am-12pm PT)   Chronic, low-grade…

September 26, 2019
Webinar: Stronger, Longer: Muscle Mass and Aging

  Webinar: Stronger, Longer: Muscle Mass and Aging Thursday, September 26, 2019   AFAR, the National Institute of…

September 25, 2019
New Investigator in Alzheimer's Disease Grantee Meeting

The New Investigator in Alzhiemer's Disease Grantee Meeting is scheduled for September 25 - 27, 2019 and will be held in Los Angeles,…

June 3, 2019
2019 AFAR Grantee Conference

From June 3–5, 2019, AFAR hosted its annual grantee conference in Santa Barbara, California. Over 80 attendees--including AFAR…

May 30, 2019
2019 AGE Annual Meeting

  AFAR is proud to be a co-sponsor of the   American Aging Association (AGE) 48th Annual Meeting    held…

May 8, 2019
RCCN Webinar | Mechanisms of Behavior Change for Healthy Aging

    WEBINAR: Mechanisms of Behavior Change for Healthy Aging Wednesday, May 8, 2019 2-3pm ET / 11am-12pm PT…

January 25, 2019
RCCN Webinar | Jumpstart Your Research Team: Establishing Expectations and Norms to Ensure Success

    WEBINAR Jumpstart Your Research Team: Establishing Expectations and Norms to Ensure Success   Friday,…

November 17, 2018
AFAR-Sponsored Events at GSA

In addition to hosting our Scientific Awards ceremony and lectures on Friday, November 16, AFAR is excited to help organize a range of…

November 16, 2018
2018 AFAR Scientific Awards Ceremony and Lectures

  2018 Scientific Awards of Distinction Ceremony and Lectures   Friday, November 16, 2018 Award presentation and…

November 6, 2018
2018 Awards Dinner and Symposium

  AFAR Annual Awards Dinner  and Symposium   November 6, 2018 Lotte New York Palace 455 Madison Ave,…

October 22, 2018
Webinar | Drugs That Slow Aging in Mice: the NIA Interventions Testing Program

  WEBINAR   Drugs That Slow Aging in Mice: the NIA Interventions Testing Program   Monday, October 22, 2018…

September 27, 2018
Webinar | The Impact of Diet on Healthy Aging

      WEBINAR It’s not just What you Eat,  but When: The Impact of Diet on Healthy Aging…

September 24, 2018
Webinar | Building Cross-Disciplinary Collaborations in Aging Research

    Webinar Building Cross-Disciplinary Collaborations in Aging Research     Monday, September…

September 20, 2018
Partner Event: The 2018 Progeria Research Foundation 9th International Scientific Workshop

From September 20th to September 22nd, 2018, the Progeria Research Foundation will host The 2018 Progeria Research Foundation 9th…

July 9, 2018
Partner Event: Reframing Aging Webinar

ASA Web Seminar Series   Reframing Aging: Organizational Adoption and Integration   Monday, July 9, 2018 | 10:00-11:00…

June 27, 2018
2018 Nathan Shock Centers Summit

    The 2018 Nathan Shock Centers Summit will be held June 27-28 in Philadelphia, PA. This event is being held in…

June 27, 2018
2018 AGE Annual Meeting

  AFAR is proud to be a co-sponsor of the   American Aging Association (AGE) 47th Annual Meeting    held…

June 9, 2018
Partner Event: 26th Annual Summer Training Course in Experimental Aging Research

The 26th Annual Summer Training Course in Experimental Aging Research will be hosted on June 9 - 14, 2018 at the Buck Institute for…

May 11, 2018
Dog Aging Project Webinar: Learning from Man's Best Friend

Friday, May 11, 2018  3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EDT Register by May 7th here.   The Dog Aging Project has made national…

April 11, 2018
AFAR Deputy Scientific Director Nir Barzilai to speak on The Longevity Gene Project at The Osborn

AFAR Deputy Scientific Director Nir Barzilai, M.D., will share a special presentation, free and open to the public, at The Osborn…

February 1, 2018
The Longevity Gene Project featuring AFAR Deputy Scientific Director Nir Barzilai

AFAR Deputy Scientific Director and multiple grantee Nir Barzilai, MD will present “The Longevity Gene…

October 24, 2017
Partner Event: Aging & Genomics featuring Nir Barzilai, MD

  Tuesday, October 24, 2017 CBS Medical Correspondent Dr. Max Gomez in conversation with AFAR Deputy Scientific…

October 15, 2017
Pathways to Healthy Longevity 2017: October 15

AFAR is proud to co-sponsor the conference, Pathways to Healthy Longevity, on October 15, 2017 at Bar Illan University in Ramat Gan, Tel…

September 5, 2017
Partner Event: Stanford Longevity Center’s 10th Anniversary symposium

On September 21, 2017, from 8:00 am - 6:30 pm, the Stanford Longevity Center will host its 10th Anniversary Symposium:  Celebrating…

July 25, 2017
2017 AFAR Scientific Awards Ceremony and Lectures

  AFAR is pleased to host our   2017 AFAR Scientific Awards Presentation and Lectures   Tuesday, July 25, 2017…

July 25, 2017
IAGG Symposium Targeting Aging: The Next Big Medical Breakthrough

    As a co-host of the 2017 IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics, AFAR is pleased to present  …

July 25, 2017
2017 AFAR Luncheon Symposium and Awards Ceremony

The Architects of Aging: a luncheon symposium on biotechnology and longevity Tuesday, July 25, 2017 12 noon – 3pm The…

July 23, 2017
21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics

AFAR is proud to be a co-sponsor of:   July 23-27, 2017 Moscone West San Francisco, California   The…

June 23, 2017
IAGG Biological Sciences Program

  During the Biological Sciences Program of the 2017 IAGG World Congress, AFAR is proud to have many of our experts presenting:…

June 23, 2017
Targeting Aging: The Next Big Medical Breakthrough Symposium

    AFAR is proud to host: Targeting Aging: The Next Big Medical Breakthrough Symposium    July 25,…

June 9, 2017
Nathan Shock Centers Pre-Conference Symposium held before The 46th Annual Meeting of the American Ag

As the Coordinating Center of the Nathan Shock Centers for Excellence in the Biology of Aging, AFAR is proud to support: The Nathan…

May 23, 2017
16th MIXiii-BIOMED 2017 Conference and Exhibition

AFAR is proud to co-sponsor and have AFAR experts presenting at:     May 23-25, 2017 David Intercontinental Hotel…

January 22, 2017
Partner Event: 2nd Scripps Florida Symposium on Biology of Aging

From January 22-25, 2017, Scripps Florida will hold its 2nd Symposium on the Biology of Aging, "Advances in Therapeutic Approaches…

November 18, 2016
2016 Irving S. Wright and Vincent Cristofalo Awards and Lectures

On Friday, November 18, AFAR will present its 2016 Scientific Awards during a special ceremony at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the…

November 2, 2016
AFAR 35th Anniversary Awards Dinner

November 2, 2016 Le Parker Meridien 119 West 56 Street, New York, New York 10019 6-9:30 pm   Presenting  …

October 6, 2016
Partner Event: 26th International Day of Older Persons at the United Nations

Registration now open for the 26th International Day of Older Persons at the United Nations on Thursday, October 6th,…

July 25, 2016
MetLife Awards for Medical Research In Alzheimer's Disease: 2016 Plenary Session

AFAR is pleased to partner with the Alzheimer's Associate for the 2nd year in a row to host the MetLife Awards for Medical…

June 3, 2016
Partner Event: The 45th American Aging Associate Conference

  Targeting Aging: The Ultimate Preventative Medicine   From June 3rd - 5th, 2016, the American Aging Association,…

May 16, 2016
The Dog Aging Project: Presentation & Luncheon

  AFAR grants helped support the research careers of Dr. Daniel Promislow (left) and Dr. Matt Kaeberlein (right), seen here with…

May 2, 2016
Partner Event: The Progeria Research Foundation's 8th International Scientific Workshop

From May 2-4, 2016, The Progeria Research Foundation will host its 8th International Scientific Workshop in Cambridge, MA.…

April 13, 2016
Disease Drivers of Aging: 2016 Advances in Geroscience Summit

  How do diseases drive aging? AFAR co-hosts 2016 Geroscience Summit     On April 13 and 14, AFAR co-hosted…

November 20, 2015
2015 AFAR Scientific Awards and Lectures

  Please join AFAR for the presentation of the   2015 AFAR SCIENTIFIC AWARDS AND LECTURES   Friday, November…

November 3, 2015
Roundtable Discussion: Effective Translation of Alzheimer’s Disease Research

On November 3, 2015, AFAR organized a roundtable discussion, “Effective Translation of Alzheimer’s Disease Research” in…

October 28, 2015
Partner Event: Grantmakers In Aging 2015 Annual Conference

Soaring into the Future: Seeking New Horizons in Aging and Philanthropy October 28-30 at the Willard InterContinental, Washington, DC…

October 27, 2015
Regional Awards Luncheon and Scientific Panel | Boston

Harvard Club - Back Bay 374 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 11 am - 3:30 pm  |  Complimentary Admission 11 am |…

October 27, 2015
2015 Dinner: Making Sense of Alzheimer’s Disease

Honoring: Roger Nitsch, MD Founder and President, Neurimmune Chairman’s Award   George Martin, MD Professor of…

October 8, 2015
Partner Event: Hartford Change AGEnts Webinar - What's a Researcher to Do? Opportunities for Practic

Featuring Laura N. Gitlin, PhD, and Lynn Fields Harris, MPA October 8, 2015 3-4pm EDT via ReadyTalk Register today! All of us in…

July 22, 2015
To Be Rescheduled: InfoAging Webinar: Cognitive Impairment and Financial Abuse

  WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2015 2-3 PM EDT  |  FREE RSVP TO EVENTS@AFAR.ORG The webinar scheduled for July 22 at 2pm…

June 11, 2015
Partner Event: Learning from Cancer to Advance Neurodegeneration Drug Discovery and Development

Does having cancer decrease your risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases? Why do many cancer drug targets overlap with targets for…

June 1, 2015
2015 Scientific Conferences

From June 1 through 5, AFAR convened three scientific meetings in Santa Barbara, California. Nearly 100 attendees-- including AFAR…

June 1, 2015
Partner Opportunity: Call for Applications for AGS-NIA Sleep Conference

Joint AGS-NIA Conference on Sleep: Application Now Available "Sleep, Circadian Rhythms, and Aging: New Avenues for Improving Brain…

May 29, 2015
Partner Event: American Aging Association 44th Annual Meeting

Meeting: Aging and Geroscience:  New Approaches to Old Problems - May 30 - June 1, 2015 Pre-Meeting: The Geroscience…

May 14, 2015
Partner Event: Does the Mediterranean Diet Still Exist?

On May 14, 2015 the National Research Council of Italy will be host the expo entitled “Does the Mediterranean Diet Still…

May 5, 2015
Webinar: "ReFraming Aging: Understanding and Changing the Way Americans Think about Aging"

Wednesday May 5, 2:00 pm EST AFAR, along with seven of our colleague national aging organizations, recently commissioned research about…

April 27, 2015
Partner Event: Non-Motor Symptoms: Unraveling the "Invisible" Face of Parkinson's Disease

On Monday, April 27, 2015 the New York Academy of Science will host an event entitled,  "Non-Motor Symptoms: Unraveling the…

April 7, 2015
David McCandless on Information Design

  On April 7th 2015, AFAR co-hosted the event, Knowledge is Beautiful: David McCandless on Information Design and Aging…

March 1, 2015
Partner Event: The Long Life: Genius or Nightmare

92nd Street Y Lexington Avenue at 92nd St, NY, NY Sunday, March 1, 2015 5:00 - 7:00 PM On Sunday, March 1, 2015 AFAR experts…

November 12, 2014
Roundtable Discussion

Join financial, scientific and policy experts for an intimate conversation about the changing care needs brought on by the 21st-century…

November 12, 2014
LEADERS IN FINANCE AND PHILANTHOPY HONORED AT AFAR REGIONAL AWARDS DINNER

On November 12th, 2014, AFAR hosted its Regional Awards Dinner at the Lotos Club in New York City. More than ninety guests attended to…

November 7, 2014
2014 Scientific Awards Presentation and Lectures

    On Friday, November 7 at 5:00 pm, AFAR will present its 2014 Scientific Awards during a special ceremony at the Annual…

November 5, 2014
Partner Event: "The Second Law of Thermodynamics and the Etiology of Biological Aging"

Wednesday, November 5 • 8:00 AM–5:45 PM On November 5, 2014, "The Second Law of Thermodynamics and the Etiology of…

October 28, 2014
Partner Events: The New York Academy of Sciences

AFAR is pleased to share these opportunities from our peer organization, The New York Academy of Sciences. Pharmacologic Resolution…

October 27, 2014
Live Longer, Live Well

  On Monday, October 27 at the House of Lords in London, AFAR co-hosted a special event to engage politicians and scientists…

September 9, 2014
MSTAR 20th Anniversary Reception

On September 9, 2014, AFAR, in coordination with long-time program partner, The John A. Hartford Foundation, celebrated the 20th…

July 29, 2014
InfoAging Webinar | Muscles & Moves: The Science of Aging & Exercise

Tuesday July 29, 2014 -  3-4pm, EDT Missed the webinar?  Email John@afar.org to request a free recorded version.…

July 16, 2014
"The Myth of Senility"

On July 16th, AFAR held a special cocktail reception for trust and estate attorneys and interested individuals, hosted by Joan Murtagh…

May 15, 2014
MetLife Foundation Awards for Medical Research

  AFAR invites you to join us for the 2014 MetLife Foundation Awards for Medical Research ceremony and reception.  Now…

November 22, 2013
Media Briefing: The Longevity Divided special issue of the Public Policy & Aging Report

Friday, November 22 GSA Conference, New Orleans 11:30-12:30 pm   Roger J. McCarter, Ph.D…

November 21, 2013
Life Sciences Summit - "The Nature of Aging" Panel

  Thursday November 21 1:15-2:10pm Convene Midtown – 730 Third Ave, NYC   AFAR Deputy Scientific Director…

November 18, 2013
Expert Panel: Can We Delay Aging?

On the heels of a study in Health Affairs, which found that research on aging can delay aging and age-related disease better than…

October 29, 2013
Panel Discussion

Aging Research: The Latest Biomedical Perspectives Tuesday, October 29, 2013 The California Club 538 South Flower Street, Los…

October 29, 2013
2013 Annual Awards Dinner

2013 Annual Awards Dinner   AFAR is excited to bring our Annual Awards Dinner & Innovations Panel to Los Angeles this fall…

July 4, 2013
World Homeshare Congress

Homeshare International is hosting the 3rd World Homeshare Congress in Oxford on 4th and 5th July 2013. The theme of the congress is…

June 17, 2013
Alzheimer's Disease: Hope for the Future

Alzheimer’s remains among the most devastating – and feared – diagnoses. But many experts believe that in knowledge,…

June 10, 2013
Summer School on Neuroscience and Aging

The Research Program on Aging of the Italian Research Council (CNR), in collaboration with the American Federation for Aging Research…

October 16, 2012
Pain Management – Innovation, Information and Translation

Join the American Federation for Aging Research and leading experts for a day of panel discussions on the latest research in pain…

September 12, 2012
Alzheimer's Centers of Excellence

This two-day conference will focus on how hospitals can add, expand, and update their Alzheimer’s Programs and Services. It will…

July 25, 2012
Webinar: To Screen or Not to Screen?

Leading health experts Christine Cassel, MD, President of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the ABIM Foundation, and Richard…

May 31, 2012
Webinar: Who Cares for Older Adults? - Workforce Implications of an Aging Population

Richard W. Besdine, MD, Director of the Division of Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine at the Alpert Medical School of Brown…

February 14, 2012
Media Briefing: Aging and Pain - Advances and Novel Techniques

From 8:30 to 10:00 am, AFAR will be hosting a media briefing on the latest in pain management for older adults. The briefing is sponsored…

November 18, 2011
2nd Annual Joint AGE/GSA/AFAR Symposium

The second annual joint symposium between the American Federation for Aging Research, the Gerontological Society of America, and the…

October 4, 2011
30th Anniversary Annual Awards Dinner

Recognizing Women in Science: AFAR's annual dinner honors scientists, as well as lay and corporate leaders for their contributions to…

April 5, 2011
New Frontiers in Aging Symposium: Women's City Club of New York

Join us for an evening symposium with three scientists currently conducting research in aging. This event is co-sponsored by the Women's…

March 31, 2011
Media Briefing: You Are What You Don't Eat

Can we manipulate our diet to extend our life? Many researchers think so. Recent findings have demonstrated positive outcomes associated…

October 4, 2010
2010 AFAR Scientific Conference

Join us for the 2010 AFAR Scientific Conference, Rapamycin & mTOR Signaling in the Modulation of Healthspan & Lifespan: Potential…