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Drs. Terrin Tamati (The Ohio State University) and Aaron Moberly (Vanderbilt University) have been awarded a new NIH R01 grant to investigate how cochlear implants affect communication, cognition, and quality of life across the adult lifespan. Hearing loss is a common condition that can lead to social isolation, reduced well-being, and cognitive decline. While cochlear implants can substantially...

In just six weeks after opening membership, the Institute on Aging has welcomed 165+ members, bringing together faculty, staff, and trainees across disciplines to advance aging research and healthy aging.

The Ohio State University College of Medicine has recognized the collaborative work of Jennifer Bechtel and Morgan Angles to reshape perceptions of aging and improve understanding of dementia. Their partnership brings together the Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology and the Golden Buckeye Center for Dementia Caregiving. Through education and hands-on simulation, they help health care...

The Ohio State University’s Institute on Aging was represented by Co-Director Ashley Rosko, MD, and Program Manager Bhagvat Patel, MPH, at the 2026 Governor’s Policy Summit on Healthy Aging, hosted by the Ohio Department of Aging. Held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, the second annual summit brought together leaders from government, health care, housing, advocacy, and aging services to...

Caring for older adults with cancer requires attention to their daily lives as well as their treatment. That connection was the focus of the Fourth Annual Oncogeriatrics Symposium, held August 28, 2026, at The Ohio State University’s Biomedical Research Tower. Under the theme “Connecting Communities for Aging Adults with Cancer,” the symposium brought together academic and community perspectives...