• conducting clinical, applied, and policy research;
• disseminating education programs;
• supporting community outreach.

The Buehler Center fosters an interdisciplinary group of researchers, educators, and clinicians that is organized into four core sections:

• education;
• health services evaluation and policy;
• methodology;
• social and behavioral sciences.

As part of the Feinberg School of Medicine, the Buehler Center also supports aging-related activities at Northwestern University. The center produces a variety of publications and other aging-related resources for faculty, students and trainees, seniors, the aging network, and the community.

The Buehler Center is comprised of a remarkable group of people, including our faculty, staff, advisory board, and members. Please feel free to contact us for more information.

The Buehler Center on Aging, Health & Society was established in 1982 in response to an increasing need for expertise on aging. It was renamed in honor of the Buehler family in 1990. Although there are approximately 100 centers on aging in the United States, the Buehler Center is one of only a few that are affiliated with a medical school.

As part of a not-for-profit organization, the Buehler Center's continued success is largely supported by the generosity of our dedicated philanthropic base. More...