GARN Global Aging Research Network

The Global Aging Research Network (GARN) project was launched by IAGG, in collaboration with the World Health

Organization. The aim of this Network is to identify the best research centers dedicated to social, biological, behavioural

and clinical gerontology.

Experts will be invited to:

• exchange information about all types of topics related to Aging,
• set up contacts between professionals: specialists, academics, industry, health authorities, other scientific networks etc,
• build collaborative research program.

On December 14, 2012 - 450 applicants were awarded full membership

57% from Europe, 18% from Asia/Oceania, 16% from North America, 6% from South America,

2% from Africa and 1% from other regions.

NEXT STEPS FOR THE GARN NETWORK

• Organization of major international events such as the ICSR2012 Conference on Sarcopenia Research that will take place at the Institute on Aging of the University of Florida, in Orlando, USA, on December 6-7, 2012. 
• Launch of research programs on clinical trails issues such as frailty, diabetes, nursing homes.
• Developing editorial initiatives.
• Website management.