MISSION:

AFAR Florida seeks to advance the science of healthier aging by:

• Accelerating the pace of biomedical research on aging in Florida through increased support for scientists studying the biology of aging.
• Providing foundational support that will facilitate success in obtaining future (and larger) funding.
• Encouraging young scientists to choose geroscience as a specialty area.
• Creating educational opportunities for scientists and the general public.
  
  

VISION:

By studying how and why we age, as well as ways to increase a healthy, active lifespan, AFAR Florida believes that:

• We can lead the way to a greater understanding of all age-related diseases.
• We can impact the development of interventions to prevent and treat diseases of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, metabolic diseases, cancer, cardiovascular disease, osteoarthritis, and macular degeneration.
• We can improve the lives of older adults by generating knowledge to prolong their health and independence.
• We can educate our communities about the findings of AFAR Florida-sponsored research, so more people can make informed choices about their health care as they age.