On March 11, 2026, CIRAC Director Ulla Kriebernegg traveled to Washington D.C. to represent the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) at the annual Capitol Hill Day – a unique opportunity for aging researchers to meet directly with members of the U.S. Congress and advocate for sustained federal investment in aging research.
As the only international member of the GSA's Board of Directors, Kriebernegg brought a distinctly global perspective to the conversations on Capitol Hill. In meetings with senators and members of the House of Representatives, she made the case for the critical importance of aging research at a time when political headwinds in the U.S. make such advocacy more vital than ever.
The GSA, with approximately 5,500 members, is the largest and most influential interdisciplinary organization devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. Its Capitol Hill Day connects scientists directly with policymakers to bridge the gap between research and legislation.
Kriebernegg's participation reflects CIRAC's commitment not only to producing cutting-edge research on aging and care, but also to actively shaping the policy landscape in which that research matters most.