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The editors speak to Louise Aronson, geriatrician and Pulitzer Prize finalist, about how old age is perceived and defined, and the influence of social determinants on health. Aronson reflects on her experiences caring and advocating for older adults, and outlines some of the challenges to be addressed during the UN Decade of Healthy Aging.
The NIA (part of the NIH) is one of the leading funders of aging and age-related disease research worldwide. Last fall, Nature Aging spoke to Luigi Ferrucci, its Scientific Director since 2011, to get his thoughts on the field and learn about the institute’s agenda and future plans for intramural and extramural aging research.
