Interview with Marnie Imhoff, Women & Science, Rockefeller University

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AFAR’s first profile for our 2011 blog focus on women in science research features Marnie Imhoff, VP of Development at Rockefeller University, one of the key individuals behind their successful Women & Science initiative. She answered our questions about the W&S program and the challenges women face in entering science research.   Tell me a little bit about the W&S program at Rockefeller and what inspired you to be one of the driving forces behind the creation of the program? In the mid-1990s, The Rockefeller University made it an institutional priority to support women…

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Who's Who in the Science of Aging: Executive Corner

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Welcome to AFAR’s newly created blog ‘Who’s Who in the Science of Aging.’ We are proud to showcase the individuals who promote the scientific understanding of the multiple factors involved in healthy aging and longevity. As you know, investigating the process of aging at the cellular level may not only help hasten scientific discovery of how to live a long and healthy life, but it may also help speed the development of therapies to delay the onset or slow the progression of chronic diseases linked to aging. We are delighted to dedicate our blog…

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