# American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) > The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) is a national non-profit organization founded in 1981 dedicated to supporting and advancing healthy aging through biomedical research. It provides critical funding to scientists at various career stages to explore the fundamental mechanisms of aging and age-related diseases, effectively bridging the gap between laboratory research and clinical practice. - URL: https://optimly.ai/brand/american-federation-for-aging-research-afar - Slug: american-federation-for-aging-research-afar