Our Research

The Institute on Aging Research Center, founded in 1988, links the research, clinical, and health service experts of Institute on Aging and the University of California, San Francisco. This partnership of academic excellence with clinical and research expertise creates the foundation for interdisciplinary applied research in health care, community-based participatory research, and program evaluation. The Center also works in partnership with the health care industry to conduct rigorous clinical trials on new treatments for a variety of illnesses and diseases.

Research studies at the Center focus on issues of practical importance to the health and well-being of elders. Our work seeks to develop interventions that enhance independence and functional ability.

We emphasize conducting research and program evaluation that can be directly translated into improving the day-to-day lives of older adults. This approach, combined with the expertise and experience of our faculty, provides a unique contribution to the community.