• Provide research grants to Florida's best and brightest PhDs and MDs in the field of aging research. Even relatively modest grants can help young investigators make a contribution to aging research. Many AFAR-supported researchers have gone on to distinguish themselves as leaders in the field.
• Increase distribution of funds to local scientists. Florida is home to several leading research centers with excellence in aging research. The Florida Affiliate operates in partnership with area medical schools, community groups, foundations, and corporations to raise and distribute funds to worthy scientists in Florida. All local grant applications are reviewed through AFAR's renowned peer review process, comprising many of the nation's leading researchers in aging and age-related fields.
• Create educational opportunities for scientists and the general public. By creating environments that support the exchange of ideas among scientists, we can hasten the pace of aging research. And, by offering seminars, workshops, and other learning opportunities for Florida residents, we can share new discoveries about healthy aging.

The ElderCare Companies, Inc.

Florida Atlantic University

Florida International University

Florida State University

GeroConcepts, Inc.

Innovia LLC

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville

Miami Jewish Home & Hospital for the Aged

Nova Southeastern University

Sarasota Memorial Hospital

The Scripps Research Institute

University of Florida

University of Miami

University of South Florida

How You Can Help
Through financial support from individuals, corporations, and foundations, AFAR helps to fill the gap left by limited research dollars. Nationally, AFAR's support provides many young researchers with their first grants and encourages young medical professionals to specialize in geriatrics. It also helps to sustain the work of mid-career scientists.

As the Florida's demographic continues to shift to an older population and as scientists at educational institutions nationwide compete for increasingly scarce research dollars, the need for funds to support aging research efforts in our state is more important than ever. Addressing this critical need is the mission of the AFAR Affiliates.

Whether you are able to:

• commit financial support for these critical research efforts


• provide a corporate sponsorship


• assist us in establishing new partnerships


• introduce us to others with an interest in healthier aging


• volunteer to help at one of our many activities and events

Please know that one person can make an important difference!