about_afar

The American Foundation for Aging Research (AFAR) was incorporated in 1979 as a non-profit organization. It is the only organization supporting education and research in aging through fellowships to graduate and undergraduate students. AFAR is recognized as a tax-exempt, educational and scientific national charity, to which contributions are tax deductible. AFAR's national headquarters are housed on the North Carolina State University campus, in the Department of Biochemistry. While the University kindly donates office space to the Foundation, there is no formal relationship between the University and AFAR. AFAR acts independently in all of its operations.

The Foundation was established to promote the health and welfare of the mature individual and to increase knowledge about the biological aspects of aging by encouraging and promoting scientific research and educational opportunities in the field. The Foundation objectives are:

Foster public understanding, interest, and support of research in the field of aging
Stimulate and encourage professional development and preparation for research in the biology of aging
Increase communication among all persons, professions, and organizations concerned with aging and provide interdisciplinary forums to this end