Celebrating Aging Research at UF
The University of Florida’s Institute on Aging is dedicated to making a positive and lasting impact in improving the health and quality of life of older adults.
Research UF continues to strive to be at the forefront of translational research in aging.
Faculty Dozens of faculty members across campus work on multidisciplinary teams to better understand aging.
Partners Through collaboration among institutes, centers, departments and programs, the Institute’s mission extends across UF.
IOA News
UF Health study finds association between news consumption and COVID-19 precautions
A new University of Florida College of Medicine study reinforces the influence of the news media during a health emergency, showing older adults who spent more…
UF Health study shows sleepy, older adults restricted movement during pandemic
Taking time to go places, to visit friends or take a walk in the park, to socialize and meet new people or to simply stroll outside the familiar walls of…
Sleep medication use is dropping dramatically, study led by UF Health researcher shows
Americans aren’t turning to pharmaceutical options as often in the never-ending battle for a good night’s sleep. The use of medication to treat sleep…
New study associates dense breasts in older women with heightened breast cancer risk
Physicians have long recognized that women with denser breasts are at increased risk of invasive breast cancer, heightening the importance of mammography…
Research Funding Opportunities
OAIC Pepper Scholar RFA Fall 2023
Request for Applications Focused on Understanding the Multi-Complexity of Mobility Loss with Aging.
OAIC Pilot and Exploratory Study RFA Fall 2023
Request for Applications Focused on Understanding the Multi-Complexity of Mobility Loss with Aging.