Conference on the Biology of Aging
Official title: 2025 Biology of Aging Gordon Research Conference and Seminar
Funded at Gordon Research Conferences · NIH-11168241 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is all about sharing new ideas and discoveries on how we age, looking at everything from our cells to our immune system, and it's for anyone interested in finding ways to help people stay healthier as they get older.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gordon Research Conferences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (East Greenwich, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | May 1, 2025 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $49,960 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AG094199-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11168241 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research are older adults interested in advancements in aging science and potential therapies.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with acute conditions unrelated to aging may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This conference will bring together researchers to discuss the latest findings in the biology of aging, focusing on how aging processes can be understood and potentially modified at molecular, cellular, and organismal levels. Attendees will explore advancements in aging research, including the role of the immune system, brain function, and genetic factors in aging. The event aims to foster collaboration and innovation in developing therapeutic interventions that could improve health outcomes as we age.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for delaying aging and improving health in older adults.
How similar studies have gone: Previous conferences on aging have successfully advanced the field, indicating a strong potential for impactful findings from this gathering.
Where this research is happening
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Gordon Research Conferences
East Greenwich, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gorbunova, Vera — Gordon Research Conferences
- Study coordinator: Gorbunova, Vera
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.