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The Alzheimer's and Aging Research Center was established in 1995 and serves to support scientists who conduct research and find treatments for Alzheimer's disease and other aging-related diseases. One of the main goals of the Center is to ensure that research results are shared with the public throughout the world and to help foster international scientific collaborations between researchers. A web link to current research activities at the Center are listed.

The American Association for Medical Chronobiology and Chronotherapeutics (AAMCC) is an organization for scientists, researchers, healthcare professionals and students interested in the fields of chronobiology and chronotherapeutics. The primary purpose of the AAMCC is to provide a forum for communication and collaboration with other organizations active in chronobiology research and within the fields of biology and medicine. Association activities and future conferences are listed on the website. Bibliographies and citations lists are also provided to offer more information on chronobiology and chronotherapeutics topics.

The American Macular Degeneration Foundation (AMDF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, publicly supported organization that works to prevent, find treatments, and cure macular degeneration by raising funds, educating the public, and supporting scientific research.

The Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies is located on the University of Texas Health Science Center campus and conducts research primarily in aging and longevity. The mission of the Barshop Institute is: to understand the basic biology of aging; to discover therapies that treat and cure diseases caused by aging through dynamic, collaborative research; to educate and train future scientists and clinicians; and to promote public awareness of age-related issues. Information about the Institute's Basic Science Centers and current research are provided on the website. Students and researchers who are interested in the education programs offered at the Barshop Institute can find information on curriculum, training, events and seminars.

This webpage offer links to several regenerative medicine and stem cell research studies at the Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies.

The British Geriatrics Society (BGS) is a UK-based professional association of doctors practicing geriatric medicine, old age psychiatrists, general practitioners, nurses, therapists, scientists, and others who are interested in the medical care of older people and in promoting better health in old age. The resources section of the website contains a wealth of information for researchers and medical practitioners. Users can find best practice guides, clinical guidelines, and past Powerpoint presentations presented at the BGS Scientific Meetings.

This webpage contains research information for the Brain, Mind, and Behavior Unit at the California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) at UC Davis.

The Centre for Ageing Research and Development in Ireland (CARDI) is a not for profit organization developed by leaders from the aging field across Ireland including age focused researchers, academics, statutory, voluntary and community sector representatives.The site's e-library provides access to relevant research and policy documents, web articles, research briefings, and occasional papers. A Research Database and Directory are provided to help researchers and research centers search for possible collaboration.

The Circadian Rhythm Laboratory contains access to raw data that was collected in the lab. Data sets for animal species are free to download and available in zip format.

The Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging (CITRA) was funded by the National Institute on Aging in October, 2003 and is one of four Edward R. Roybal Centers for Translation Research on Aging funded nationwide. At CITRA, Cornell researchers in the social sciences, clinical research, mental health and community-based practitioners work collaboratively to translate research knowledge into practice.

For nearly 40 years, the Osteoporosis Research Center (ORC) at Creighton University has created an international center of excellence in bone research. The Osteoporosis Research Center investigates the prevention and cure for osteoporosis, bone biology of skeletal fragility fractures, and helps those suffering from osteoporosis. Information for several research opportunities that are currently investigated at the Center are posted on the website.

The Danish Centre for Molecular Gerontology (DCMG) was established in 1996 at the University of Aarhus, Denmark. The DCMG investigates several topics of aging such as the molecular and cellular mechanisms involved in the aging process and origin of age-related diseases, finding effective means of reducing age-related loss in cellular functions, and searching for methods for the recovery of lost biological activity during aging.

The Glennan Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology is located at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMA) and conducts research in aging and age associated diseases. The focus of the Glennan Center is on the preventative, interventional, and research aspects for age-related diseases and to help educate health care providers and community members on age-related issues.

The Foundation for Osteoporosis Research and Education (FORE) is a non-profit resource center dedicated to preventing osteoporosis through research and education. FORE provides the medical community and the public with educational programs such as lectures, conferences and newsletters which are posted on the website. Several resources are also available on the FORE website, such as a 10-Year Fracture Risk Calculator, an events calendar, and articles related to osteoporosis.

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) functions to promote research, education, and practice in the field of aging. The GSA also promotes multi- and interdisciplinary communication among professionals including researchers, teachers, health professionals, students, and the general public. Members of the GSA may login to the website for access to the member's section.

The Institute for Biomedical Aging Research (IBA) was founded by the Austrian Academy of Sciences in 1992 and serves as a contact for all questions related to aging research. The IBA has specific research goals: to study aging processes at the cellular/molecular level in order to better understand age-related impairments and diseases; and to define measures to postpone/prevent age-related impairments and diseases in order to improve the quality of life in old age.

The Internet Primate Aging Database (iPAD) is a multi-centered, relational database of biological variables in aging, captive nonhuman primates. Through joint initiative of the National Institute on Aging (intramural and extramural programs), National Center for Research Resources (NCRR), and the National Primate Research Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (WNPRC), a database was organized to study biomarkers of aging in nonhuman primates. iPAD also provides an invaluable veterinary and clinical resource, and can generate normative data for numbers of animals across research settings. iPAD now contains over 800,000 data points for body weight, blood chemistry and hematology, for healthy, non-experimental subjects across time.

The Aging Center at The Jackson Laboratory was established by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), and is a Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging. The Aging Center is focused on exploring the biology and genomics of aging to find resources for the research community and better understand the molecular mechanisms of the life and health span of aging. Information on research, research cores, resources, and future seminars and events are included in the website. Data from projects at The Aging Center are also available to the public.

The Kronos Longevity Research Institute (KLRI) is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that conducts state-of-the-art clinical translational research on the prevention of age-related diseases and the extension of healthier human life. Users can find a list of current and completed research at KLRI, along with a description of the research study. A link to a bibliography of journal publications is included.

The Lifespan Observation database collects published lifespan data across multiple species. Registered users of the database are allowed to submit new data and edit existing data. The database is also available for download in XML, YAML, and CSV formats.

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research offers an online version of the book "Longevity Records: Life Spans of Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, Reptiles and Fish" (2002) by James R. Carey and Debra S. Judge. Over 3,000 vertebrate species and subspecies are represented in data tables with the highest documented ages recorded. Table 1, which is linked here, contains information for record life spans (in years) of captive and wild mammals (if available), including several primate species.

The National Institute of Aging (NIA) is one of 27 Institutes and Centers of the NIH and is dedicated to "understanding the nature of aging, supporting the health and well being of older adults, and extending healthy, active years of life for more people." Researchers and healthcare providers can find information on funding, research opportunities, scientific programs and career and training development. Public users can find news, various aging health topics, clinical trials information, and publications on the website.

From the Database for Sharing Aging Research Models website: The Database for Sharing Aging Research Models (D-SARM) is a networking site for investigators using animal models to study aging, developed to provide a venue for sharing information about research models for aging studies. If you have tissue or data from animal models relevant to aging research that you are willing to share with other investigators, D-SARM allows you to identify the model and provides a secure, blinded email contact for investigators who would like to contact you about acquiring tissue or related resources. Investigators looking for resources from a particular model enter search terms describing the model of interest and then use the provided link to send emails to the contacts (names blinded) listed in the search results to initiate dialog about tissue or resources available for sharing. Registration for a username and password is needed to access the database.

The National Archive of Computerized Data on Aging (NACDA) is funded by the National Institute on Aging and acquires and preserves data relevant to gerontological research. NACDA contains the largest library of electronic data on aging in the United States. Datasets that are available at NACDA include raw data from surveys, censuses, and administrative records. Reports, charts, publications, or other studies are not available from NACDA. Users can search for holdings by keyword or subject. A tutorial is also available for users.