The Wayne State University Board of Governors created the Institute of Gerontology in 1965 in response to a mandate of the State of Michigan. Our primary mission is to engage in research, education, and service in the field of aging.
The faculty of the Institute of Gerontology conduct independent research and work with other university departments, institutes, and centers in collaborative research projects. Institute investigators receive funding from a variety of public and private agencies and foundations and publish their work in many of the top academic journals. The Institute regularly hosts a wide range of seminars, roundtables, colloquia, and other events which address numerous aspects of aging and the concerns of older people. The Institute also sponsors many programs on education in aging. The IOG has established a Faculty Associates program and an Elder Advisors to Research board.