Our Mission
The UCR Aging Initiative consists of an intellectually diverse collection of faculty who aim to create an interdisciplinary research center with dedicated members that work to develop and implement cutting-edge multi-disciplinary research on aging, educate the next generation of aging researchers and the public, and serve as a resource hub for older adults in the community.
To achieve our mission, we have identified the following areas of growth:
- Shared resources: We will create shared resources to centralize and streamline aging research on campus (e.g., participant database, data sharing, funding) and provide opportunities for collaborations.
- Educational programs: We will offer workshops and courses on the multifaceted effects of aging to train the next generation of aging researchers.
- Community engagement: We will promote public education and build partnerships with community members via seminars on aging and social events with aging researchers.