2023 Grantee Spotlight Interviews

AFAR’s grant programs in the biology of aging are central to our mission to support and advance healthy aging through biomedical research. At leading institutions nationwide, our grantees’ hard work, ingenuity, and leadership are advancing cutting-edge research that will help us all live healthier, longer lives.

In these Spotlight Interviews, many of our most recent grantees share their inspirations and aspirations.

Yang Lyu, PhD

AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty - 2024

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Yang Lyu, PhD
Lina Marcela Carmona, PhD

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty - 2025

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Lina Marcela Carmona, PhD
Ryan Marshall, PhD

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in Aging Research - 2024

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Ryan Marshall, PhD
Hanna Martens, PhD

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty - 2025

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Hanna Martens, PhD
Ricardo Martínez Zamudio

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty - 2023

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Ricardo Martínez Zamudio
Ting Miao

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in Aging Research - 2023

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Ting Miao
Sung Min Han

Hevolution/AFAR New Investigator Awards in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research - 2023

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Sung Min Han
Denis Mogilenko

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty - 2023

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Denis Mogilenko
Kevin Murach, PhD

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty - 2022

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Kevin Murach, PhD
Joe Nassour, PhD

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Grants for Junior Faculty - 2025

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Joe Nassour, PhD
Jonathan Nelson, PhD

AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty - 2024

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Jonathan Nelson, PhD
Sailendra Nichenametla, PhD

Hevolution/AFAR New Investigator Awards in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research

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Sailendra Nichenametla, PhD
Miranda Orr, PhD

Hevolution/AFAR New Investigator Awards in Aging Biology and Geroscience Research

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Miranda Orr, PhD
Heidi Pak, PhD

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in Aging Research - 2022

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Heidi Pak, PhD
Juan Pablo Palavicini, PhD

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty - 2022

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Juan Pablo Palavicini, PhD
Allyson Palmer

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty - 2023

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Allyson Palmer
Ethan A. Perets, PhD

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in Aging Research - 2024

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Ethan A. Perets, PhD
Jude Phillip

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty - 2023

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Jude Phillip
Qinchuan Wang

Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty - 2023

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Qinchuan Wang
Emilie T. Reas, PhD

McKnight Brain Research Foundation Innovator Awards in Cognitive Aging and Memory Loss - 2022

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Emilie T. Reas, PhD