Links & Resources

(AoA), an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one of the nation's largest providers of home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers. Their mission is to promote the dignity and independence of older people, and to help society prepare for an aging population.

(AFAR) is dedicated to realizing this potential, believing that research into the fundamental processes of aging-what scientists call biogerontology-holds out the promise of extending healthy life and finding cures for diseases that accompany old age. This hope is based on the accelerating pace of scientific discovery and the commitment of new scientists, like those funded by AFAR, who are dedicating their careers to answering the fundamental questions of how and why we age.

(ARHP) is a national network of lay people and professionals dedicated to advancing responsible and ethical medical research practices to ensure that the human rights, dignity and welfare of human subjects are projected. ARHP’s website offers criticism of the medical-research sector and the government's research agencies.

The Buck Institute aims to increase the healthy years of each individual's life through clinically relevant biomedical research and education on the aging process and age-associated diseases.

The Center on an Aging Society at Georgetown University is a Washington-based, non-partisan public policy institute that fosters critical thinking about the implications of an aging society. The Center studies the impact of demographic changes on public and private institutions and families of all ages.

National Office of Public Health Genomics (NOPHG) provides updated information on how human genomic discoveries can be used to improve health & prevent disease. It also provides links to CDC wide activities in public health genomics.

CAMR is comprised of university, professional, and commercial groups and individuals. CAMR advocates for the advancement of breakthrough research and technologies in regenerative medicine - including stem cell research and somatic cell nuclear transfer.

The Coalition of Americans for Research ethics advocates for increased spending on adult stem-cell research as opposed to sites that advocate more spending on embryo stem-cell research.

This writer’s site offers links to several medical-research resources.

The National Academy on an Aging Society provides research and analysis focused on the complex issues and policies associated with the aging of America's and the world's population.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) leads a national program of research on the biomedical, social, and behavioral aspects of the aging process; the prevention of age-related diseases and disabilities; and the promotion of a better quality of life for all older Americans. NIA has been designated at the primary Federal agency on Alzheimer’s disease research.

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), an agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the steward of medical and behavioral research. NIH’s website offers a wealth of information, including official statements on privacy and stem-cell research.

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent agency of the U.S Government. NSF’s mission is to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. NSF’s website provides a wealth of information, including an extensive section on biological research. In addition, this site provides comprehensive statistics on government-research funding.

The Office for Human Research Protections in the Health and Human Services Department is responsible for enforcing patient-protection regulations in medical research.

On August 9, 2001, President George W. Bush, in his address to the nation about federal funding of stem cell research, announced his intention to create this President's Council on Bioethics.

Research! America advocates for funding for medical and health research in both public and private sectors and aims to better inform the public of the benefits of such research. Research! America provides a “Hot Links” button at the top of the home page which provides links to other research and lobby groups.

Sponsored by the Biotechnology Industry Organization, this is a comprehensive news site on medical research and science. The website offers specialized news feeds on a variety of topics including biotech policy, genomics, cloning, and gene-modified food.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of drugs, biological products, medical devices, the nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health. The FDA’s website provides an enormous catalog of policies and regulations.

The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging was first established in 1961 as a temporary committee. It was granted permanent status on February 1, 1977. While special committees have no legislative authority, they can study issues, conduct oversight of programs, and investigate reports of fraud and waste.