About Center for Translational Geroscience
Aging represents the single most significant risk factor for most chronic diseases. The emerging field of geroscience is grounded in the belief that we can enhance healthspan—the phase of life characterized by freedom from significant disease and disability—through interventions that alter the fundamental cellular processes and molecular mechanisms of aging.
Mission & Vision
Our mission at the Center for Translational Geroscience is to enhance healthspan, enabling a life free from significant disease and disability, through innovative research, education, and integrated clinical care. Our vision is a world where older adults maintain health and independence as they age.
Key Leaders
Sara Espinoza, MD, MSc
Director, Center for Geroscience
Nicolas Musi Gomez, MD
Director, Diabetes and Aging Center
Mitzi Gonzales, PhD
Director, Translational Research, Jona Goldrich Center for Alzheimer's and Memory Disorders