Alliance for Aging Research
The Alliance for Aging Research is a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., that promotes medical research to improve the human experience of aging.[1] Founded in 1986 by Daniel Perry, the Alliance also advocates and implements health education for consumers and health professionals.
The Alliance is governed by a board of directors. Susan Peschin is the chief executive officer and president.
Activities[edit]
Policy[edit]
Main policy areas include aging research funding, FDA funding, stem cell research funding, and improving health care for older Americans. The Alliance holds congressional briefings to increase awareness of such diseases and conditions as osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, oral care and diabetes.
COVID-19[edit]
The Alliance received two grants from Pfizer in 2021 for a total of $120,000, the majority of which went towards a "COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project".[16]