Roy M. and Phyllis Gough Huffington Center on Aging

Devoted to the study of aging, the Huffington Center on Aging at Baylor College of Medicine is recognized as one of the premier aging centers in the world.

Research

Research is one of the primary goals of the Huffington Center on Aging, and the diverse faculty at the center collaborate with different departments at Baylor to perform groundbreaking research.

Education

The Huffington Center on Aging is devoted to training the new generation of medical and research professionals, and offers multiple opportunities to prospective medical and graduate students.

Healthcare

The center provides inpatient and outpatient care to aged persons through multiple healthcare facilities.

Community

Find out about the numerous events the Huffington Center on Aging holds, including public education and outreach programs. 

About Us

Established in 1988 through a generous endowment by the late Roy M. and Phyllis Gough Huffington, the Huffington Center on Aging is recognized as one of the leading academic centers in the field of aging and geriatrics. The center is devoted to a multifaceted approach to improving the lives of aging individuals, and maintains excellence through:

• Pursuing leading research in both basic understanding of aging, and novel therapeutic and treatment options
• Educating future leaders in gerontology, geriatrics, and the biology of aging
• Enhancing the quality of life of older people through providing inpatient and outpatient care, working with the section of Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine.
• Providing resources to the general public, to improve their knowledge of aging and healthcare and lifestyle advice for healthy aging

The Huffington Center On Aging's Mission: Advancing quality of late life through exemplary research, education, patient care, and community outreach.

Vision: To add life to years, not just years to life.