The Challenges of Sarcopenia: Definition, Underlying Mechanisms, Interventions, and Outcomes
Dr. Charlotte Peterson and Dr. Jack Guralnik will discuss the challenges of sarcopenia. They will define the disease and provide an in depth overview of the underlying mechanisms of pathology. They will then share some potential therapeutic interventions and disease outcomes for patients.
Aging and Skeletal Muscle Plasticity
Join Sue Bodine, PhD for a deep dive into her research focused on the decline in muscle mass with aging and the role that innervation plays in muscle atrophy.
Malignant Brain Aging: The Formidable Link to Neurodegeneration
Dr. De La Monte discusses her research involving the roles of brain insulin deficiency and insulin resistance in Alzheimer's disease.
Targeting Biological Aging: A New Paradigm for 21st Century Medicine
During this webinar, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein provides an overview of translational geroscience, which he believes will become the paradigm for the practice of medicine in the 21st century. He also discusses his recent work with one such intervention, the drug rapamycin, and its potential to enhance healthspan in companion dogs and people.
Science of Aging: A Physiological & Translational Perspective
Science of Aging - A Physiological & Translational Perspective: A webinar series covering fundamentals, late-breaking research and novel discoveries in the field of aging science.
