The Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center

The Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center

Columbia University's Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center is a university-wide hub for aging science and policy. Located at the Mailman School of Public Health, the center carries out a mission is interdisciplinary research, policy and education to advance aging equity.
Calderone Award for Junior Faculty

Daniel W. Belsky, PhD

2021 Recipient
The physical frailty syndrome as a transition from homeostatic symphony to cacophony

Nature Aging - Inaugural Issue

by Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH, et. al.
The US eldercare workforce is falling further behind

John W. Rowe, MD

in Nature Aging, April 12, 2021

Biological Aging

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Our focus is Increasing healthy lifespan, especially for socially disadvantaged population segments.

The effect of different cultural and contextual aspects on aging trajectories around the world and the potential of generative social capital of older adults in global societies is one of the three focal points for our researchers.

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Our researchers work to harness social capital and reinforce civic infrastructure for aging societies.

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The Robert N. Butler Columbia Aging Center

Biological Aging

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Global Health & Aging

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Aging Societies

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