The Glenn Foundation for Medical Research aims to extend the healthy years of life through research into the mechanisms of aging. Focused on understanding the biology of aging and its implications on healthspan, the Foundation collaborates with entities like the American Federation for Aging Research to support pioneering projects in this field.
The Diana Jacobs Kalman/AFAR Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging are designed to support students enrolled in MD, DO, PhD, or combined-degree programs in conducting focused, 3-to-6-month research projects on biomedical research in aging. Up to ten scholarships will be awarded with an emphasis on projects that study specific subject areas within the field. Areas of research interest include aging and immune function, stem cell aging, inflammation, genetic control of longevity, neurobiology and neuropathology of aging, mechanisms of dementia, various animal models for aging, cardiovascular aging, aging and cellular stress response, metabolic and endocrine changes, macular degeneration, regenerative biology, and RNA control of gene expression in relation to age-related diseases. Clinical, epidemiology, health services, and outcome projects are excluded. This program directly addresses the scientific and medical challenges of an aging population, aiming to attract new talent into aging research and ultimately improve the quality of life for older individuals.
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