Stein Institute for Research on Aging & Center for Healthy Aging
Letter from Director, Dr. Alison Moore
We are dedicated to the development and application of the latest advances in biomedical & behavioral science knowledge to issues of successful, healthy aging and the prevention & reduction of the burden of disability and disease
Celebrating Older Americans Month 2025
The 2025 theme, Flip the Script on Aging, focuses on transforming how society perceives, talks about, and approaches aging. It encourages individuals and communities to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions. At the Stein Institute for Research on Aging, we are proud to “flip the script” by advancing a more positive, research-driven understanding of aging through innovative research, education, and community engagement.
Read about our Keynote Speakers
Visit the SAGE Study - Researchers Page
Show your love for healthy aging!
Our Aging is Beautiful T-shirts are now available for a $35 donation. Support aging research & wear your passion proudly!
Centenarian Documentary
Centenarian celebrates longevity, resilience, and the power of aging well. This inspiring documentary explores the lives of those who have reached 100 and beyond, highlighting the very themes we study at the Stein Institute—what contributes to a long, meaningful life and how we can promote healthy aging for all.
UC San Diego was proud to participate in the film, with our own Dr. Anthony Molina, research staff, and Stein Institute building featured in this trailer! We can’t wait for the release of this film!
Resilience Program
After nearly a decade of research led by our Executive Director, Danielle K. Glorioso, we are thrilled to announce that our Resilience Intervention is now officially licensed through UC San Diego and available for implementation in community settings. This evidence-based, six-session program is specifically designed to enhance resilience, compassion, and self-compassion in older adults. It has been studied in various community settings across the United States, as well as in England and Israel, with results showing improvements in resilience and self-compassion, along with reductions in perceived stress, depression, and loneliness.
For more information about our intervention, please contact Danielle K. Glorioso at dglorioso@health.ucsd.edu
Living Lab in Discoveries Magazine
The Living Lab is featured in Discoveries Magazine! This unique space at the Belmont Senior Village Living near campus connects UC San Diego researchers with older adults, fostering collaboration & driving innovation in aging research.
"Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and the Emerging Keys to Healthy Aging and Longevity" Event Recap
On Tuesday October 22nd from 1-3pm, individuals from the community filled all three classrooms of the UC San Diego’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s new space at 8980 La Jolla Village Drive for the 2nd Annual Lee Tuh-Fuh and Ruby Lee Wang Zu-Ming Endowed Lecture series entitled “Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and the Emerging Keys to Healthy Aging and Longevity”.
2023-24 Highlights from UC Health Sciences
In this video, you'll hear/see 2023-24 Highlights from UC San Diego Health Sciences. Keep an eye out for a familiar face, our director Dr. Alison Moore, mentioned as a world-renowned expert.
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Welcome Associate Directors!
We are thrilled to welcome four new associate directors: Maria Rosario (Happy) G. Araneta Ph.D., MPH, Sarah Banks Ph.D., Colin Depp, Ph.D., and Benjamin Smarr, Ph.D.
Public Lecture Series
The Stein Institute for Research on Aging and Center for Healthy Aging offer free public lectures promoting physical and mental well-being and staying active throughout life. Join us for this popular series with renowned researchers and clinicians sharing their expertise with the community.
San Diego Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research
We are pleased to report that the San Diego Alzheimer's Disease Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (AD-RCMAR) P30 has been successfully renewed under the leadership of our Interim Director, Dr. Alison Moore. They now have additional funding from the National Institute on Aging for the next five years to provide support and resources for early-career investigators from diverse backgroundscommitted to behavioral and social science research in Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) and address ADRD inequities through novel research targeting multilevel factors to inform interventions. The Center’s population focus has evolved to be inclusive of groups with disproportionate risks for ADRD and of particular importance here in the San Diego region, including Hispanic/Latino, Limited English Proficiency, and Refugee Communities. The center will continue to benefit from the strong leadership of faculty from both UC San Diego and San Diego State University. We are very excited for all involved who have received this renewed funding!
Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Program
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