The Benjamin Leon 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 Leon 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.
Upcoming Speakers
Research Day on Aging and Health
This full-day seminar discussing and exploring ways of improving the quality of life for older adults will be held at Florida International University on May 2, 2025. Visit our Research Day page for more information about this year's event.
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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