The Gerontological Society of America

Member Feedback Sought

All members are invited to review the “2020 Vision for Growth & Impact – Restructuring of GSA Governance” document. Comments would be most helpful by Monday, October 8. We welcome your constructive feedback at comments@geron.org.

GSA Annual Scientific Meeting

To register, click the white “Login” button on the top right corner of this webpage. Enter your GSA username and password. Once logged in, click the white “My Account” button and select “Register for GSA 2018.” To secure discounted lodging rates, visit www.geron.org/hotel by October 22!

Impact Factors

According to the latest impact factor metrics, GSA's journals are at the top of their field. To mark the continued growth of these prestigious publications, we have curated a selection of highly cited and popular articles from 2016-2017 and made them free to read for a limited time.

Gerontology News

The September issue of Gerontology News is available online. Meet the new editor-in-chief of Public Policy & Aging Report, learn about a new issue of Public Policy & Aging Report devoted to Social Security Innovations, and get the inside scoop on GSA's Dissertation Writing Group!

Member Spotlight

Get to know GSA members from around the world and learn about their commitment to the continued advancement of the field of aging.

We foster collaboration between biologists, health professionals, policymakers, behavioral and social scientists, and other age studies scholars and researchers. We believe the intersection of research from diverse areas is the best way to achieve the greatest impact and promote healthy aging.

CEO Blog

In Memory of Our Friend Greg O’Neill
by James Appleby
September 6, 2018
It is with a very heavy heart that I share news about the loss of Greg O’Neill, a beloved member of the GSA team for more than 20 years. He passed away September 5 at the age of 51 after a long illness.
Supporting the Next Generation of Emerging Scholars
by James Appleby
August 14, 2018
GSA had the honor of hosting a reception for the 2018 class of National Institute on Aging (NIA) Butler-Williams Scholars during their week-long immersive training program here in the DC metro area earlier this month. The Butler-Williams Scholars Program is designed for junior faculty and researchers new to aging. Given GSA’s role as a home for junior scholars through the Society’s Emerging Scholar and Professional Organization, supporting this event was a natural.

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GSA 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting

Save the date: November 14 to 18 in Boston, Massachusetts!

IAGG 2017

On behalf of the International Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics (IAGG), GSA hosted the 21st IAGG World Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics in San Francisco from July 23 to 27.

Watch the interviews conducted with industry leaders and broadcast on IAGG TV during the conference.

GSA Connect

GSA offers its members exclusive access to interactive professional networking. This tool encourages online resource sharing, discussion of hot topics in the field, and other ways to collaborate with your GSA peers.

Membership Directory
Members can find each other by name, institution, section, fellow status, and more.
Interest Groups
GSA has many interest groups that are formed around a topic or issue that cuts across disciplines.