Conference on the role of telomeres and telomerase in aging and diseases
Official title: CSHL 2025 Telomeres & Telomerase Conference
Funded at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory · NIH-11067004 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This conference is all about sharing the newest findings on telomeres and telomerase, which are important for keeping our DNA safe and may play a role in aging and diseases like cancer and memory issues, so scientists and doctors can learn how to help improve health and longevity.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Cold Spring Harbor, United States) |
| Project start | December 1, 2024 |
| Project end | November 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $30,488 |
| NIH project number | 1R13AG091855-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11067004 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include older adults and individuals with age-related disorders or genetic mutations affecting telomere maintenance.
✕Less likely to help
Patients with conditions unrelated to telomere biology or aging may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This conference will focus on the latest research regarding telomeres and the enzyme telomerase, which are crucial for protecting chromosome ends and influencing aging processes. It will bring together scientists and clinicians to discuss how telomere shortening is linked to various age-related diseases and conditions, including cancer and cognitive disorders. Attendees will explore the implications of telomere biology for human health and lifespan, as well as potential therapeutic approaches to mitigate age-associated pathologies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new insights and treatments that improve health outcomes for aging individuals and those with age-related diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in telomere biology has shown promising results in understanding aging and related diseases, indicating that this field is both established and evolving.
Where this research is happening
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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Cold Spring Harbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stewart, David J. — Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
- Study coordinator: Stewart, David J.
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.