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Institute for Geroscience Research
The Institute for Geroscience (EIG) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine is driving discovery in a range of areas—from the underlying mechanisms of cellular aging to decades-long studies with “superagers,” people who live well into old age in good health.
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Human Longevity Studies
The EIG is home to multiple studies with superagers, their families, and those without a family history of exceptional longevity.
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Mechanisms for Cellular Aging
Investigators examine how malfunctioning cellular processes, including autophagy and senescence, contribute to aging.
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Functional Genomics & Genomic Maintenance in Aging
Age-related genomic instability arises from DNA damage. We study how to improve repair mechanisms.
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Integrative Physiology of Aging
Through the lens of metabolism and immunology, we examine how interorgan crosstalk shapes systemic aging.
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Gerotherapeutic Interventions
We focus on developing novel compounds and identifying repurposed drugs to promote resilience and healthspan.