UW Research
Healthy Aging and Longevity Research Institute
Description
The Healthy Aging and Longevity Research Institute is home to the Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging and the Biological Mechanisms of Healthy Aging Training Grant. The mission of the UW Healthy Aging and Longevity Research Institute is to enhance understanding of the biological mechanisms of aging in order to promote healthy longevity. This goal is accomplished through direct support for basic research on biological aging, training the next generation of geroscientists, and outreach to the broader scientific community and the general public.