Mechanisms of Longevity: From Mice to Whales
Vera Gorbunova, Ph.D.
Doris Johns Cherry Professor of Biology
Co-director, Rochester Aging Research Center
University of Rochester
Maury Strauss Distinguished Public Lecture
Mechanisms of Longevity: From Mice to Whales
Date: Oct. 10, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. (Reception and hors d'oeuvres at 5 p.m.)
In-person: Room M203, 2 Riverside Circle, Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC
Virtual: Join via Zoom
About this Seminar
Animal species differ dramatically in their aging rates and susceptibility to age-related diseases. Understanding the mechanisms of longevity that evolved in slow aging species will enable the development of novel interventions to extend human healthspan and lifespan based on mechanisms selected by millions of years of evolution. Dr. Gorbunova will discuss our progress in understanding longevity mechanisms in species such as naked mole rats, whales, and bats and translating this knowledge into clinical interventions.
Additional Details
This is a free event hosted by Dr. Michael Friedlander and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute. For more information, please call 540-526-2059.
About Maury Strauss
Maury Strauss was a longtime community benefactor and businessman who supported biomedical research with the goal of energizing the local economy and improving quality of life in our neighborhoods and around the world. In order to ensure the continued success of Roanoke’s biomedical research enterprise, as well as the free public seminars, Mr. Strauss made a generous gift to the series. He passed away in June 2024 at age 99.
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