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The Third Annual Symposium of the Midwest Aging Consortium
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The Third Annual Symposium of the Midwest Aging Consortium

Andrea Keller, Hua Bai, Scott Budinger, Susan Eliazer, Malene Hansen, Adam R Konopka, Luisa Morales-Nebreda, Charles P Najt, Veena Prahlad, Stella Victorelli, …
The journals of gerontology. Series A, Biological sciences and medical sciences, Vol.79(2), pp.1-6
02/01/2024
DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glad239
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https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.00906-23View
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Abstract

The geroscience hypothesis suggests that addressing the fundamental mechanisms driving aging biology will prevent or mitigate the onset of multiple chronic diseases, for which the largest risk factor is advanced age. Research that investigates the root causes of aging is therefore of critical importance given the rising healthcare burden attributable to age-related diseases. The 3rd annual Midwest Aging Consortium symposium was convened as a showcase of such research performed by investigators from institutions across the Midwestern United States. This report summarizes the work presented during a virtual conference across topics in aging biology, including immune function in lung – particularly timely given the COVID-19 pandemic – along with the role of metabolism and nutrient regulated pathways in cellular function with age, the influence of senescence on stem cell function and inflammation, and our evolving understanding of the mechanisms underlying observation of sex dimorphism in aging-related outcomes. The symposium focused on early-stage and emerging investigators, while including keynote presentations from leaders in the biology of aging field, highlighting the diversity and strength of aging research in the Midwest.
Aging Metabolism geroscience

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