University of Arizona
Geriatric Education Center Reynolds Program Research Studies in Aging GGP Immunity & Aging Models of Care
Arizona Center on AgingUA Aging Studies Program

About Us

Mission-Goals-Philosophy

MISSION
The Studies in Aging program seeks to provide leadership in the identification and response to emerging needs of the aging citizens in Arizona.We develop professional gerontologists who have specialized expertise in the needs and care of older adults.

GOALS

  • To encourage, facilitate and coordinate graduate curriculum in gerontology
  • To promote and facilitate research in gerontology by faculty, students and academic professionals
  • To promote and facilitate activities of community service in gerontology
  • To create and encourage a collegial community of gerontologists

 

PHILOSOPHY
The Studies in Aging Program is committed to the development of interdisciplinary activities in the development of educational programs; the exchange of scholarly/creative thought among faculty, students and professionals; the development of scientific investigationson aging within our institution and collaboratively with peer academic institutions in this and other countries.