On June 20th, 2024, CBS News Miami aired a segment highlighting AFAR’s SuperAger Family Study and its potential impact on age-related diseases. Study participant Natalie Ramirez and Principal Investigator Sofiya Milman, MD, MS, shared their insights.
Ms. Ramirez, a 95-year-old SuperAger, spoke of her hopes that by joining this study and sharing her story, scientists might make a discovery that could benefit generations to come.
Dr. Milman emphasized the study’s impact on future therapeutics to extend healthspan and treat age-related diseases.
Watch “What are "super agers" and why aren't they showing signs of Alzheimer's?” here.
Led by AFAR in collaboration with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and the Boston University School of Medicine, the Super Agers Family Study aims to collect data from a large group of individuals who have lived to age 95 or more, as well as their offspring and offspring’s spouse. The Study seeks to understand and uncover the biological factors contributing to healthy aging and exceptional longevity shared among SuperAgers and their families.
Learn more about the SuperAger Family Study and community here.
