The mentor group includes scientists with backgrounds in biochemistry, molecular medicine, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, clinical pharmacology, geriatrics, internal medicine, family medicine, pharmacy, nursing, sociology, population health, gerontology, pharmacoeconomics, epidemiology and biostatistics. The reach of disciplines that trainees can expect to interact with is also wider as others from local, national, and international networks will be invited to participate in various aspects of the program curricula.