PUBLIC POLICY PLENARY: 50 YEARS OF RESEARCH AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON AGING

Presenter: Richard J. Hodes, MD, Director, National Institute on Aging

 As the National Institute on Aging (NIA) celebrates its 50th anniversary, NIA Director Dr. Richard Hodes will share major aging research advances that have been made possible by NIA’s support and leadership in the field. This presentation will include advancements in key areas — such as aging biology and geroscience, Alzheimer’s and related dementias, and care and caregiving — and implications for the health and well-being of older adults. Dr. Hodes will also review NIA’s commitment to reducing health disparities through research and building a more inclusive research workforce. Learning Objectives: (1) highlight the scientific progress that has been made in our understanding of aging and age-related conditions since NIA was founded 50 years ago; (2) emphasize the impact of these research findings and implications for the health and well-being of older adults; and (3) review examples of NIA’s commitment to reducing health disparities through research and building a more inclusive research workforce.