Roy Smith, Scripps Florida (IMAGE) Scripps Research Institute Caption Roy Smith is chair of the Department of Metabolism and Aging at the Florida campus of The Scripps Research Institute. Credit The Scripps Research Institute Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.