The Benjamin León, Jr. Family Center for Geriatric Research and Education focuses on translational epidemiology research and geriatrics and gerontology education to advance and promote active aging, frailty prevention, and health care delivery to older adults.
Housed in the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, the center was established thanks to a generous gift from the Benjamin León, Jr. Family and Leon Medical Centers.
Seminar Series on Aging and Health
This premier lecture series stimulates scholarly debate about major health issues concerning aging individuals and societies. It engages leading experts in discussing state-of-art research about geriatric medicine and gerontology.
The target audience includes faculty and graduate students from various colleges and departments at Florida International University and other local academic institutions, health professionals, and community stakeholders.
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Upcoming Speakers
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Research Day on Aging and Health
This full-day seminar discussing and exploring ways of improving the quality of life for older adults is held at Florida International University. Visit our Research Day page for more information about this year's event.
11th Mini-Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine
Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This immersive one-day event is designed for clinicians, residents, and healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their skills in caring for older adults. The program integrates evidence-based updates, hands-on workshops, and interprofessional learning focused on key aspects of geriatric care.
Contact Us
Kimberly Justin
Manager of Administrative Services
305-348-1470
kjustin@fiu.edu
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Michael A. Paez
Chief Administrative Officer
305-348-6078
mpaez@fiu.edu
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