New Frontiers in Aging Symposium: Women's City Club of New York

Join us for an evening symposium with three scientists currently conducting research in aging. This event is co-sponsored by the Women's City Club of New York, a long-standing activist organization that shapes policy in New York through education, advocacy, and civic participation. Featuring Dr. Nir Barzilai of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Stephanie Cosentino of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Dr. Mark S. Lachs of the Weill Medical College, this program will explore the most recent research and developments in aging. Their presentations will be followed by a question and answer session. Stephanie Lederman, Executive…

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Media Briefing: You Are What You Don't Eat

Can we manipulate our diet to extend our life? Many researchers think so. Recent findings have demonstrated positive outcomes associated with restricting calorie intake in animals, including an extended lifespan and improved health. Some people have translated this to their daily lives, incorporating their own version of caloric restriction into their diet. The specific biological processes associated with caloric restriction continue to raise interesting questions as new research unfolds: What are the differences between caloric restriction researched in animals and that practiced by humans? What could caloric restriction mean for lifespan vs. good health throughout life? What molecular pathways in…

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2010 AFAR Scientific Conference

Join us for the 2010 AFAR Scientific Conference, Rapamycin & mTOR Signaling in the Modulation of Healthspan & Lifespan: Potential and Problems, on October 4, 2010, in New York City. Learn more at this page.  

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