Offices & Divisions

Director: Vicky Cahan

The NIA Office of Communications and Public Liaison (OCPL) directs a comprehensive communications program to disseminate research findings, support research and funding activities of the Institute and provide information on health and aging to the general public, health providers, researchers, advocates, media and others. The office plans, creates, conducts, and evaluates national public and professional education and outreach activities and publications. It operates two nationwide clearinghouses – the National Institute on Aging Information Center and the Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center (ADEAR), which make information available through the Web or by contacting the centers toll free.