For more than 50 years, the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research has initiated hundreds of studies that challenge health-related assumptions commonly associated with aging. Our findings have a direct and positive impact on the standard of care and quality of life for seniors around the world.
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Latest Article: Study Shows Economic Impact of Post-Op Delirium Rivals Costs Associated with Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes
When you volunteer for one of our research studies, you will be helping improve the quality of life for older adults.
We are focused on building a pipeline of future researchers in the field of aging. Learn more about specific training opportunities within our research centers.
Funding Announcement:
Application deadline has been extended to Friday, April 30, 2021.
Postdoctoral Positions in Translational Aging Research
Understanding Falling in Old Age
It's hard for a young, vigorous person to imagine that tripping on a rug or a slippery sidewalk could cause a life-threatening injury. But for some older people, it could mean exactly that. Understanding the causes of falls among the elderly and finding ways to prevent them is a major subject of research at the Marcus Institute.
