American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)
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The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) is a national non-profit organization whose mission is to support and advance healthy aging through biomedical research. www.afar.org
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Excited to hear remarks from Arlan Richardson, PhD, as he receives AFAR's 2025 George M. Martin Award at a special awards ceremony tomorrow, Nov 13, at #GSA2025
Learn more about the event here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
Learn more about the event here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
November 12, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Excited to hear remarks from Arlan Richardson, PhD, as he receives AFAR's 2025 George M. Martin Award at a special awards ceremony tomorrow, Nov 13, at #GSA2025
Learn more about the event here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
Learn more about the event here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
New Research in Nature, co-authored by AFAR Grantee and Upstate Nathan Shock Center Director Vera Gorbunova, PhD, was highlighted in @theguardian.com and @nytimes.com, where AFAR Grantee Peter Sudmant, PhD, provided further insights.
Read more here: buff.ly/gDUuNyq
Read more here: buff.ly/gDUuNyq
November 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
New Research in Nature, co-authored by AFAR Grantee and Upstate Nathan Shock Center Director Vera Gorbunova, PhD, was highlighted in @theguardian.com and @nytimes.com, where AFAR Grantee Peter Sudmant, PhD, provided further insights.
Read more here: buff.ly/gDUuNyq
Read more here: buff.ly/gDUuNyq
AFAR is pleased to share our Ask the Expert Interview with 2025 The George M. Martin Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award recipient Arlan Richardson, PhD, of UO Health Sciences. Dr. Richardson discusses the significance of mentoring the next generation of aging researchers here:
November 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
AFAR is pleased to share our Ask the Expert Interview with 2025 The George M. Martin Lifetime Achievement in Mentoring Award recipient Arlan Richardson, PhD, of UO Health Sciences. Dr. Richardson discusses the significance of mentoring the next generation of aging researchers here:
Going to #GSA2025 this week? Join AFAR on Nov 13 at 6:30 pm ET for the presentation of this year’s George M. Martin Award, 2025 Irving S. Wright Award, & 2025 Terrie Fox Wetle Award to Arlan Richardson, PhD, David B. Allison, PhD, & Lauren Hunt, PhD, RN, FNP.
Learn more: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
Learn more: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
November 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Going to #GSA2025 this week? Join AFAR on Nov 13 at 6:30 pm ET for the presentation of this year’s George M. Martin Award, 2025 Irving S. Wright Award, & 2025 Terrie Fox Wetle Award to Arlan Richardson, PhD, David B. Allison, PhD, & Lauren Hunt, PhD, RN, FNP.
Learn more: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
Learn more: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
Recording now available from AFAR’s recent #webinar exploring the socioeconomic impact of geroscience. Ft. AFAR President Thomas A. Rando, MD, PhD, AFAR Scholar-in-Residence Raiany Romanni, PhD, and moderator Brian Bergstein of @bostonglobe.com
Watch here: vimeo.com/1129610079?s...
Watch here: vimeo.com/1129610079?s...
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Recording now available from AFAR’s recent #webinar exploring the socioeconomic impact of geroscience. Ft. AFAR President Thomas A. Rando, MD, PhD, AFAR Scholar-in-Residence Raiany Romanni, PhD, and moderator Brian Bergstein of @bostonglobe.com
Watch here: vimeo.com/1129610079?s...
Watch here: vimeo.com/1129610079?s...
Excited for Lauren Hunt, PhD, RN, FNP, to present the lecture “Dying with Dementia: Is Hospice the Answer?” in conjunction with her 2025 Terrie Fox Wetle Award at AFAR's special awards ceremony on Nov 13 at #GSA2025.
Learn more here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
November 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Excited for Lauren Hunt, PhD, RN, FNP, to present the lecture “Dying with Dementia: Is Hospice the Answer?” in conjunction with her 2025 Terrie Fox Wetle Award at AFAR's special awards ceremony on Nov 13 at #GSA2025.
Learn more here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
New Research co-authored by AFAR Grantee Daniel Promislow, DPhil, on protein catabolites as possible blood-based biomarkers of aging and other findings from the Dog Aging Project, published in Aging Cell.
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Protein Catabolites as Blood‐Based Biomarkers of Aging Physiology: Findings From the Dog Aging Project
The Dog Aging Project identifies protein catabolites as biomarkers of age and aging physiology in the Precision Cohort of companion dogs across the United States.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
New Research co-authored by AFAR Grantee Daniel Promislow, DPhil, on protein catabolites as possible blood-based biomarkers of aging and other findings from the Dog Aging Project, published in Aging Cell.
Read here:
Read here:
Excited for David B. Allison, PhD, to present the lecture “The Quest for Trustworthy, Probative, and Creative Research in Geroscience” in conjunction with his 2025 Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction at AFAR's special awards ceremony on Nov 13 at #GSA2025.
Learn more here: buff.ly/dZpevHO
Learn more here: buff.ly/dZpevHO
November 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Excited for David B. Allison, PhD, to present the lecture “The Quest for Trustworthy, Probative, and Creative Research in Geroscience” in conjunction with his 2025 Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction at AFAR's special awards ceremony on Nov 13 at #GSA2025.
Learn more here: buff.ly/dZpevHO
Learn more here: buff.ly/dZpevHO
AFAR is pleased to share our Ask the Expert Interview with 2025 Terrie Fox Wetle Rising Star Award recipient Lauren Hunt, PhD, RN, FNP, of the University of California, San Francisco. Read about her multidisciplinary approach to studying geriatric palliative care needs here: buff.ly/kggipE0
November 5, 2025 at 9:00 PM
AFAR is pleased to share our Ask the Expert Interview with 2025 Terrie Fox Wetle Rising Star Award recipient Lauren Hunt, PhD, RN, FNP, of the University of California, San Francisco. Read about her multidisciplinary approach to studying geriatric palliative care needs here: buff.ly/kggipE0
Introducing 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Jennifer Tuscher, PhD, of @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social, who will research “Identification and restoration of estradiol-mediated gene programs in the aging brain.”
Learn more here: buff.ly/oI4P6mG
Learn more here: buff.ly/oI4P6mG
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Introducing 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Jennifer Tuscher, PhD, of @medicalcollegeofwi.bsky.social, who will research “Identification and restoration of estradiol-mediated gene programs in the aging brain.”
Learn more here: buff.ly/oI4P6mG
Learn more here: buff.ly/oI4P6mG
Introducing 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Joe Nassour, PhD, of the @cumedicalschool.bsky.social, who will research “Probing Membrane Contact Sites as Drivers of Senescence-Associated Inflammation.”
Learn more here: buff.ly/fN1Wo4z
Learn more here: buff.ly/fN1Wo4z
November 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Introducing 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Joe Nassour, PhD, of the @cumedicalschool.bsky.social, who will research “Probing Membrane Contact Sites as Drivers of Senescence-Associated Inflammation.”
Learn more here: buff.ly/fN1Wo4z
Learn more here: buff.ly/fN1Wo4z
Join AFAR on Nov 13 at @geronsociety.bsky.social #GSA2025 for the presentation of this year’s George M. Martin Award, Irving S. Wright Award, & Terrie Fox Wetle Award to Arlan Richardson, PhD, David B. Allison, PhD, and Lauren Hunt, PhD, RN, FNP.
Learn more here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Join AFAR on Nov 13 at @geronsociety.bsky.social #GSA2025 for the presentation of this year’s George M. Martin Award, Irving S. Wright Award, & Terrie Fox Wetle Award to Arlan Richardson, PhD, David B. Allison, PhD, and Lauren Hunt, PhD, RN, FNP.
Learn more here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/events/2025-...
Missed our free #webinar exploring the socioeconomic impact of geroscience? Watch a recording of the lively conversation ft. AFAR President Thomas A. Rando, MD, PhD, AFAR Scholar-in-Residence Raiany Romanni, PhD, and moderator Brian Bergstein of @bostonglobe.co. buff.ly/GaNfTJP
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Missed our free #webinar exploring the socioeconomic impact of geroscience? Watch a recording of the lively conversation ft. AFAR President Thomas A. Rando, MD, PhD, AFAR Scholar-in-Residence Raiany Romanni, PhD, and moderator Brian Bergstein of @bostonglobe.co. buff.ly/GaNfTJP
Introducing 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Hanna Martens, PhD, of the University of California, San Francisco, who will research “Targeting Thymic Involution: Novel Solutions for Age-Related Immune Decline.”
Learn more here: buff.ly/HftMXw3
Learn more here: buff.ly/HftMXw3
November 3, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Introducing 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Hanna Martens, PhD, of the University of California, San Francisco, who will research “Targeting Thymic Involution: Novel Solutions for Age-Related Immune Decline.”
Learn more here: buff.ly/HftMXw3
Learn more here: buff.ly/HftMXw3
Introducing 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Lina Marcela Carmona, PhD, of @umasschan.bsky.social, who will research “The Role of Neuronal Glycolysis in the Aging Motor Circuit.”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
November 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Introducing 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Lina Marcela Carmona, PhD, of @umasschan.bsky.social, who will research “The Role of Neuronal Glycolysis in the Aging Motor Circuit.”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Ang Cui, PhD, of @harvardmed.bsky.social, who will research “Decoding cytokine-driven hematopoietic stem cell fate in aging.”
Learn more about this grant program here: www.afar.org/grants/afar-...
Learn more about this grant program here: www.afar.org/grants/afar-...
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Ang Cui, PhD, of @harvardmed.bsky.social, who will research “Decoding cytokine-driven hematopoietic stem cell fate in aging.”
Learn more about this grant program here: www.afar.org/grants/afar-...
Learn more about this grant program here: www.afar.org/grants/afar-...
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Meng Zhang, PhD, of @scripps.edu, who will research “Exploring neuro-immune crosstalk with spatial multi-omics.”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Meng Zhang, PhD, of @scripps.edu, who will research “Exploring neuro-immune crosstalk with spatial multi-omics.”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Madison Doolittle, PhD, of @uconnhealth.bsky.social, who will research “Premature aging and residual senescence after injury resolution.”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
October 30, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Madison Doolittle, PhD, of @uconnhealth.bsky.social, who will research “Premature aging and residual senescence after injury resolution.”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
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Learn about new Upstate Nathan Shock Center director, Vera Gorbunova's work on lifespan and longevity research in this New York Times article, "Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales:" bit.ly/47hc0Gn
October 30, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Learn about new Upstate Nathan Shock Center director, Vera Gorbunova's work on lifespan and longevity research in this New York Times article, "Life Lessons from (Very Old) Bowhead Whales:" bit.ly/47hc0Gn
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Jacob Brown, PhD, of Florida State University, who will research “Are oxylipins a therapeutic target to improve recovery from disuse-atrophy during aging?”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
October 29, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Jacob Brown, PhD, of Florida State University, who will research “Are oxylipins a therapeutic target to improve recovery from disuse-atrophy during aging?”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
AFAR is pleased to share our Ask the Expert Interview with 2025 Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction recipient David B. Allison, PhD, of @bcmhouston.bsky.social. Dr. Allison explores the connection between obesity, nutrition, and the science of healthy aging here: www.afar.org/ask-the-expe...
October 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
AFAR is pleased to share our Ask the Expert Interview with 2025 Irving S. Wright Award of Distinction recipient David B. Allison, PhD, of @bcmhouston.bsky.social. Dr. Allison explores the connection between obesity, nutrition, and the science of healthy aging here: www.afar.org/ask-the-expe...
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Huimin Zhang, PhD, of the University of California, Riverside, who will research “Elucidating the Role of HELIOS in Epigenetic Regulation of T Cell Aging and TFH Cell Differentiation.”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
October 29, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Huimin Zhang, PhD, of the University of California, Riverside, who will research “Elucidating the Role of HELIOS in Epigenetic Regulation of T Cell Aging and TFH Cell Differentiation.”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Sija He, PhD, of @uthealthsa.bsky.social, who will research “Investigating the Role of Brain Innate Immunity in Regulating Peripheral Aging.”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
October 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Introducing 2025 AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty recipient Sija He, PhD, of @uthealthsa.bsky.social, who will research “Investigating the Role of Brain Innate Immunity in Regulating Peripheral Aging.”
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
Learn more here: www.afar.org/grantee-prof...
AFAR congratulates Cedars-Sinai on its launch of new Healthspan Clinic, headed by AFAR Board Members Sara Espinoza, MD, and James Kirkland, MD, PhD, with support from AFAR Grantee Nicolas Musi, MD.
Read more here: www.newswise.com/articles/ced...
Read more here: www.newswise.com/articles/ced...
October 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
AFAR congratulates Cedars-Sinai on its launch of new Healthspan Clinic, headed by AFAR Board Members Sara Espinoza, MD, and James Kirkland, MD, PhD, with support from AFAR Grantee Nicolas Musi, MD.
Read more here: www.newswise.com/articles/ced...
Read more here: www.newswise.com/articles/ced...
AFAR is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 Sagol Network GerOmic Award for Junior Faculty: Dheeraj Roy, PhD, of the University at Buffalo.
Learn more about Dr. Roy’s research and this award here: www.afar.org/news/announc...
Learn more about Dr. Roy’s research and this award here: www.afar.org/news/announc...
October 22, 2025 at 6:02 PM
AFAR is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2025 Sagol Network GerOmic Award for Junior Faculty: Dheeraj Roy, PhD, of the University at Buffalo.
Learn more about Dr. Roy’s research and this award here: www.afar.org/news/announc...
Learn more about Dr. Roy’s research and this award here: www.afar.org/news/announc...