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To foster a world where everyone ages well, the USC Edward R. Roybal Institute on Aging conducts investigations to improve the lives of vulnerable adults, older adults, and their families from diverse communities. A primary focus of our work is the integration of collaborations with leading experts to conduct multi-disciplinary research.

The Roybal Institute advances practice and policy through the specific areas of research outlined below.


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Purposeful Aging

We encourage positive aging and aging in place through our research locally, regionally and globally.

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Health and Behavioral Health

Committed to address and advocate for the medical, cognitive, and mental health needs of the elderly.


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Family/Social Relationships

Research to explain and offer ways to support the social relationships that affect mental health, physical health, health behaviors and mortality risk.

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Services and Systems of Care

Investigations to promote justice, equality and equity to improve the services and systems of care available to older adults, vulnerable adults, and their families.


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Individual and Community Engagement

Fostering both individual’s active engagement in research and leveraging knowledge through engagement with stakeholders.

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Sociocultural Competencies

Competencies and appreciation of the aging process across the lifespan from all cultures.


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Technology

Inventive research solutions to address issues related to physical health, behavioral health and social connectedness.

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Education and Training

Dissemination of research that informs policy and practice locally, regionally and globally to improve lives.

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