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Congrats to #AGE2026 Early Career Scholar Awardee Caitlin Francis- #YaleUniversity!
Recognized by the #AmericanAgingAssociation, her research studies how aging alters the endothelial nucleus and vascular function β€” advancing insights into age-related organ decline.
#Geroscience #AgingResearch

06.03.2026 23:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to #AGE2026 Early Career Scholar Awardee Adele Finch- #BrownUniversity; #BuckInstitute for Research on Aging!
Recognized by the American Aging Association, her research explores how mitophagy supports neural stem cell function and brain health during aging.
#Geroscience #AgingResearch

06.03.2026 23:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Deadline Extended: April 1, 2026!
The American Aging Association extends the 2026 GeroScience Outstanding Publication Awards.
Up to $2,000 in prizes for top original research & review papers published in GeroScience.
Submit: editor.geroscience@gmail.com
#AGE2026 #Geroscience

04.03.2026 20:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to AGE 2026 Early Career Scholar Awardee Shweta Dipali (Columbia University)!
Her research studies genetic drivers of ovarian aging to inform therapies that extend reproductive function and systemic healthspan in women.
πŸ‘ Well deserved!
#Geroscience #AgingResearch #WomensHealth #Healthspan

02.03.2026 01:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to AGE 2026 Early Career Scholar Awardee Pedro Del Cioppo Vasques - #MayoClinic!
Recognized by the American Aging Association, his research studies whether senescence drives aging in the brain and spinal cord β€” and how targeting these pathways may preserve tissue function.
πŸ‘ Well deserved!

02.03.2026 01:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to AGE 2026 Early Career Scholar Awardee Gretchen Clark- #TheJacksonLaboratory!
Her research examines how genetics influence cellular senescence and responses to senolytics β€” advancing personalized approaches to improve late-life health.
πŸ‘ Well deserved!
#Geroscience #AgingResearch #AGE2026

28.02.2026 01:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Abstracts deadline approaching for the AGE 54th Annual Meeting (June 2–5, 2026 | Provo, Utah)!

Hosted by the American Aging Association, this year’s theme is Geroscience: From Discovery to Application.
⏳ Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)
Submit: age.memberclicks.net

25.02.2026 21:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to AGE 2026 Early Career Scholar Awardee Katherine Chin- #KingCollegeLondon!
Her research studies muscle changes during androgen deprivation therapy as a model of accelerated aging to improve quality of life and function.
πŸ‘ Well deserved!
#Geroscience #AgingResearch #HealthyAging

25.02.2026 20:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to AGE 2026 Early Career Scholar Awardee Celso Catumbela (#GlennBiggsInstitute, #UTHealthSA)!
His research studies how microglia respond to tau aggregates in aging β€” uncovering sex- and brain region–specific mechanisms in neurodegeneration.
#Geroscience #AgingResearch

23.02.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to AGE 2026 Early Career Scholar Awardee Robert Castro- #UniversityofUtah!
His research explores how omega-3–derived mediators regulate immune cells to preserve muscle mass and improve recovery during aging.
πŸ‘ Well deserved!
#Geroscience #AgingResearch #MuscleHealth #Healthspan

22.02.2026 01:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to AGE 2026 Early Career Scholar Awardee Jorge Ivan Castillo-Quan (Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard Medical School)!

πŸ‘ Well deserved!
#Geroscience #AgingResearch #Longevity #Proteostasis

19.02.2026 21:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Congrats to AGE 2026 Early Career Scholar Awardee Hannah Ampofo (Univ. of North Texas Health Science Center)!

πŸ‘ Well deserved!

#Geroscience #AgingResearch #StrokeResearch #CognitiveHealth

17.02.2026 21:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Last call!

Early Bird rates for the AGE Annual Meeting end soon.

Register now and save before prices go up!
age.memberclicks.net

#AGE2026 #EarlyBird #AgingScience #GeroScience

07.02.2026 21:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Fun fact 🧠

Aging brains don’t just slow down β€” they adapt.

While speed may decline, skills like vocabulary, emotional regulation, and decision-making often improve with age.

#AgingScience #BrainHealth #GeroScience #AGE

05.02.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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FASEB Issues Statement of Support for National Primate Research Centers FASEB issues statement supporting NPRCs, highlighting their essential role in advancing safe, transparent, and high-quality biomedical research.

FASEB issues a statement supporting the National Primate Research Centers amid ongoing state-level animal rights campaigns and growing federal pressure on the institutions. OHSU Board will hold a public meeting on the future of the Oregon NPRC on February 9. Read our full statement:

05.02.2026 16:15 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Natural Health Industry - Quest Nutra Pharma Quest Nutra Pharma inspired by the natural health industry and delivers science, safety, standards, efficacy, and traceability from the pharmaceutical industry.

We are delighted that Quest Nutra/Pharma will be sponsoring THREE of our 2026 Small Research Grants as part of our #6for2026 campaign!

qnutrapharma.com

Could you or your company help? Every little helps!

05.02.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The size and shape of Jupiter Nature Astronomy

Juno radio occultations redefine Jupiter’s shape, measuring a polar diameter of 66,842 km and an equatorial diameter of 71,488 km, both smaller than long-used values, bringing models of the planet’s interior into better agreement with observations, according to a paper in Nature Astronomy. πŸ”­ πŸ§ͺ

05.02.2026 20:42 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’πŸ“’ Abstract submissions are open for #AGE2026!

🧬 Geroscience: From Discovery to Application
πŸ“ Provo, Utah | June 2–5, 2026
πŸ—“οΈ Deadline: Feb 27, 2026 (11:59 PM EST)

Submit for posters, talks & Travel Awards.

#AgingScience #Geroscience #CallForAbstracts #AcademicTwitt

03.02.2026 22:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Why do people age differently?

Science shows aging is shaped by genetics, lifestyle, and environment β€” and it’s more adaptable than once believed.

At AGE, we support research that helps improve health across the lifespan.

#AgingScience #GeroScience #Longevity #AGE

01.02.2026 19:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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You might be happier than you think β€” especially as you age 😊

πŸ“Š Gallup: Happiness increases after age 50
πŸ“Š Merrill Lynch: 70% of adults 65+ feel relaxed most of the time
(Only 41% of ages 25–34 say the same)

Aging isn’t decline β€” it’s perspective.

#HealthyAging #Longevity #AgingScience #AGE

31.01.2026 21:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Hurry! Early Bird discounts for #AGE2026 are about to end.

Save on registration before rates go up β€” this is your last chance to lock in the best price!

Register now πŸ””
age.memberclicks.net/index.php?op...
#AgingScience #GeroScience #AcademicTwitter

28.01.2026 22:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Can Vitamin D slow cellular aging? 🧬
Results from the VITAL trial suggest Vitamin D₃ may help preserve telomere length β€” a key marker of biological aging.
πŸ”— Study summary:
news.harvard.edu/gazette/stor...
#AgingScience #GeroScience #VitaminD #Longevity

26.01.2026 21:04 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Sponsor & Exhibit at AGE 2026!

Join us June 2–5, 2026 in Provo, UT to connect with leaders in aging research. Organizations interested in sponsorship/exhibit opportunities can contact the AGE Central Office.

#AGE2026 #AgingResearch #Geroscience #SponsorOpportunity #ExhibitorOpportunity

23.01.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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🎟️ #AGE2026 Early Bird Rates are live!
In-Person:
Members $450 | Trainees $225
Non-Members $750 | Trainees $400

Virtual:
Members $200 | Trainees $100
Non-Members $400 | Trainees $150
Register early and save before prices increase!
age.memberclicks.net/index.php?op...

#AgingScience #GeroScience

20.01.2026 20:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Did you know?
Your gut microbiome doesn’t just affect digestionβ€”it plays a key role in how we age. Through the gut–brain axis, it shapes immunity, inflammation, and cognitive health, all critical factors in healthy aging and longevity.

#Aging #Longevity #GutMicrobiome #Healthspan #GeroScience #AGE

17.01.2026 21:41 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Calling All Sponsors & Exhibitors – Provo 2026

Be part of one of the leading gatherings in aging and longevity research at the AGE 2026 Annual Meeting in Provo.

πŸ“© Contact the AGE Central Office to learn about opportunities and packages.

#AGE2026 #SponsorshipOpportunity #Exhibitors #GeroScience

15.01.2026 19:33 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏳ Early Bird deadline coming up for #AGE2026!

Save on registration before prices increase.
Early Bird rates end Feb 15 β€” don’t wait!
Register now πŸ‘‰
age.memberclicks.net/index.php?op...

#AgingScience #GeroScience

13.01.2026 19:44 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ Final reminder!
AGE VOYAGER Grant applications close Jan 12, 2026.
πŸ’° Up to $5,000 for grad students & postdocs
✈️ Travel, training, childcare & more supported
#AGEVoyager #AgingResearch #Geroscience #ResearchFunding #AGE

11.01.2026 19:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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⏰ Deadline Approaching!
AGE Voyager Grants are closing soon
πŸ’° Funding: Up to $5,000
πŸŽ“ Open to AGE trainees (grad students & postdocs)
✈️ Supports travel, lodging, registration & more
πŸ“… Apply by January 12, 2026
#AGE #AgingResearch #GradStudents #Postdocs #ResearchFunding

07.01.2026 16:24 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ† 2026 GeroScience Outstanding Publication Awards are now open!
Recognizing outstanding original research & review papers published in GeroScience over the last 3 years.
πŸ’° Prizes up to $2,000
πŸ“… Deadline: March 15, 2026
πŸ”— Details: www.americanagingassociation.org/journal
#GeroScience #AGE2026

05.01.2026 20:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0