NIA, one of the 27 Institutes and Centers of NIH, leads a broad scientific effort to understand the nature of aging and to extend the healthy, active years of life. NIA is the primary Federal agency supporting and conducting Alzheimer's disease research. Read our brochure for an overview about NIA. (PDF, 11.4M)
NIA research has furthered our understanding of the nature of aging, supported the health and well being of older adults, and made progress towards extending the healthy, active years of life for more people.
NIA-supported breakthroughs in understanding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and working towards an effective treatment or cure.
Director: Richard J. Hodes, M.D.
Deputy Director: Marie A. Bernard, M.D.
Director of Management: Patrick Shirdon
Scientific Director: Luigi Ferrucci, M.D., Ph.D.
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