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Aging researchers in early stages (ARIES): a model for career development collaboration of researchers in aging.

Purpose –
Individuals over age 65 represent the fastest-growing segment of the population, yet they are also the least studied group and are most likely to be excluded from research most likely to apply to them. A significant reason for this deficit has been a dearth of scientists and clinicians to care for and study the many diseases that impact older adults.


Design/methodology/approach –
In this manuscript, the difficulties associated with raising new generations of researchers in aging and offer suggestions for how early-stage clinician-scientists can foster career development in aging are discussed. This paper draws upon a local example, ARIES, to explain how early-stage investigators can be brought together with the goal of creating a pipeline of future leaders in aging research.


Findings –
The model may empower more early-stage clinicians to successfully pursue aging research.


Originality/value –
The current success of aging researchers in the early stages serves as a model for creating similar career development programs designed for early-stage researchers in aging.