The Gerontological Society of America

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. And submit your late breaker poster abstracts by September 13!

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.

Longevity Economics

Older Americans — growing in numbers and diversity — will be key to the nation’s future economic health, but the public and private sectors must adapt to these demographic realities, according to a new report developed by GSA with support from Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Gerontology News

The August issue of Gerontology News is available online. See who's lined up as the keynote speaker for the President's Opening Plenary Session at GSA's 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, meet the new editor-in-chief of The Gerontologist, and congratulate GSA's 2018 award recipients!

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

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.
Aging Research Finds New Audiences Through GSA Journalist Fellows
by James Appleby
June 15, 2018
GSA’s Journalists in Aging Fellows Program is about to have a record year! We’re currently accepting applications to welcome 20 reporters in 2018, a new high for us.GSA has a longstanding commitment to showcasing the extraordinary value of the scholarship conducted by its members, and this program is one of the highly visible ways we accomplish this. The stories produced by the fellows, who hail from many different sectors of the consumer press, reach tens of millions of readers, listeners, and viewers each year.

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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.