Education in Aging and Geroscience Research (EAGR) Program

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Our Undergraduate Education in Aging and Geroscience Research (EAGR) Program is designed to provide a holistic experience in which students are: (1) instructed in the breadth and depth of Geroscience concepts through coursework based on the primary literature; (2) immersed in hands-on Geroscience research through full- and part-time laboratory experiences; (3) enabled to hone their scientific communication skills and preparedness for advanced graduate/medical/professional training through career development activities; (4) exposed to equitable and inclusive learning environments that will diversify the pipeline of Geroscientists, and (5) empowered to engage their mentors, peers, trainees from other institutes, and the public in discussions about the biology of aging and Geroscience researchEAGR website