AFAR is proud to be a sponsor of The Old Grey Muzzle Tour, a scientific expedition to discover the secrets of successful aging and cancer avoidance through canine research, led by Director David J. Waters, DVM, PhD.
Since February 2014, Dr. Waters has embarked on a 50-day, cross-country journey to research 17 of the oldest-living Rottweiler dogs in the United States.
AFAR applauds Dr. Waters’ inventive research and creative approach to raising awareness for what we can learn about human aging by studying canine aging.
AFAR’s Scientific Director, Steven Austad, PhD, states “It’s amazing to me that there haven’t been more investigations into aging in dogs. Not only are they are our “best friends” in the animal world, we know more about the diseases and disabilities to which they are prone than any other species except humans. We also know that some breeds age up to 50% slower than other breeds. So there is a great deal to be learned about how to preserve health from the study of aging in dogs.”
Find out more about 2010 Glenn/AFAR Breakthroughs in Gerontology Award winner Daniel Promislow’s work in canine longevity research here, and follow the Old Grey Muzzle Tour here.
