Call for Applications for the 2025-26 Geriatric Faculty Scholars Program!
Junior Faculty at the School of Medicine & Dentistry and School of Nursing are invited to participate.

Funding Opportunity: Pilot Grants in Aging—Letter of Intent Due January 17th!
The URAI pilot grant program supports interdisciplinary and collaborative research in basic, translational or clinical aging research. Wilmot Cancer Institute is co-sponsoring one grant focused on cancer and aging and URAI is sponsoring two with a focus on other basic, translational or clinical aging research topics.

Become a Member of the UR Aging Institute! All University of Rochester Faculty Invited.

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Vital Discovery: Research
Vital Care: Age-Friendly Health Services
Vital Living: Community Collaboration

The University of Rochester Aging Institute

Promoting Vitality in Aging through discovery, collaboration and innovation.

UR Aging Institute: Vital Living, Care & Discovery

The University of Rochester Aging Institute (URAI) is a University-wide initiative that integrates existing aging-related strengths and expertise, spanning a myriad of departments, schools and research centers across campuses, including research, patient care, education and community outreach. We aim to empower patients to achieve healthful longevity by promoting vitality, health, independence, and engagement of all adults as they age.

The URAI provides a framework for collaboration related to three pillars of strength across the entire University and Greater Rochester region:

Vital Discovery: Research
Vital Care: Age-Friendly Health Services
Vital Living: Community Collaboration

Featured News

Top Researcher Presents Findings on Biological Age and Increasing Longevity

The UR Aging Institute recently hosted renowned aging researcher Steve Horvath, PhD, to present his findings on epigenic clocks, which are used to measure an individual’s biological age. Horvath’s work aligns with the Aging Institute’s mission to promote vital aging. In this video, Horvath shares insights on using biomarkers to measure biological age and determine the effectiveness of interventions that aim to increase lifespan and health span.