SuperAging Research Initiative
Discovering Protective Factors to Promote Healthy AgingWho are SuperAgers?
“SuperAgers” are defined as adults over age 80 with memory abilities at least at the level of individuals 20-30 years younger.
What is the SuperAging Research Initiative?
The University of Chicago is the new hub for the SuperAging Research Initiative– an international multi-center study enrolling across the United States and Canada. Our goal is to uncover the factors that contribute to extended healthspan and potentially avoid Alzheimer’s pathology or its effects.
Interested in Participating?
The SuperAging Research Initiative needs your help to better understand and identify factors that contribute to exceptional aging.
You might be eligible if you are:
- 80+ years old with a good memory
- Able to undergo an MRI brain scan
- Interested in helping contribute to better understanding factors that contribute to healthy aging
What’s Involved?
About 8 hours of study visits broken up in 2-3 visits every 2 years, including:
- Pen, paper and computerized memory and thinking tests
- MRI brain scans
- Surveys and questionnaires
- Blood collection
You will receive at least $100 for your time.
Meet SuperAgers
We Want to Hear from You!
To learn more contact:
Phone: 1-855-826-3883
Email: superagingresearch@uchicago.edu
Enrollment Information
We are actively enrolling participants across research sites across the United States and Canada.
Emory University
Goizueta Alzheimers’s Disease Research Center
Email Ashton Blythe Ellison: ashton.blythe.ellison@emory.edu
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Western University
Western University Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer Research Centre
Email: superagingcanada@uwo.ca
Phone: 1-888-688-8368
University of Michigan
University of Chicago
Healthy Aging & Alzheimer’s Research Care (HAARC) Center
Email: superagingresearch@uchicago.edu
Phone: 1-855-826-3883
How is SuperAging Research Funded?
SuperAging research is funded in part, by generous philanthropic support, the National Institute on Aging, and foundations such as the McKnight Brain Research Foundation and the Simons Foundation. Interested in supporting our work? Learn more through our giving page.