MIRA’s vision, mission and commitment Mission
Vision MIRA’s vision is a future in which interdisciplinary research supports and enables people of all ages to live longer, healthier lives.
In aspiring to this vision, MIRA has adopted the mission of optimizing the health and longevity of the aging population through leading-edge research, education, and stakeholder collaborations, while upholding the values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, inclusion and transparency.
Strategic direction Strategic research priorities •
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Act as a robust entry point to some of McMaster’s existing research platforms in aging Develop new centres focused on priority areas that address aging from cell to society Integrate, mobilize and facilitate interdisciplinarity among McMaster researchers and trainees Ensure end user stakeholder engagement to achieve transformative research impacts
Build upon McMaster’s emerging paradigm of research on aging •
Amplify existing infrastructure and research strength
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Establish links and collaborations between existing and new centres
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Develop models for emerging technologies
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Position McMaster as the university of excellence in aging research in Canada
Build a world-class MIRA training program •
Capitalize on McMaster’s innovative approach to education
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Develop the next generation of aging researchers who foster integrity, transparency and a collaborative approach to research
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Centre training initiatives around interdisciplinarity and end user engagement to create useable, practical, human-centred solutions
MIRA Five Year Report
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