Jena. The Leibniz Institute on Aging - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) is pleased to announce the election of Prof. Dr. Dario Riccardo Valenzano to the prestigious Academy for Health and Lifespan Research (AHLR). The AHLR brings together leading international researchers in the field of geroscience, an interdisciplinary field that investigates the biological basis of aging. The aim is to better understand the mechanisms of aging and target them specifically. The results will contribute to extending human healthspan and improving the quality of life in old age.
Prof. Valenzano is Scientific Director of the FLI in Jena and Professor at Friedrich Schiller University (FSU). He heads the research group “Evolutionary Biology / Microbiome-Host Interactions in Aging” at the FLI. With his research and pioneering work on the African turquoise killifish (Nothobranchius furzeri), he has opened up new approaches in aging research. His research findings on the role of the microbiome in aging, on immune aging, and on evolutionary aspects have attracted considerable international attention.
“Being elected to the AHLR is a great honor - not only for me, but for the whole institute. It underlines that our research in Jena is recognized internationally and is influencing how society will deal with the issue of aging in the future,” explains Prof. Valenzano.
International “Who's Who” of aging research
The AHLR's goal is to extend the healthy lifespan of the population in a sustainable manner. As an interdisciplinary platform, it promotes scientific excellence, translational research, and public education in the interest of healthy and active aging and supports political decision-making processes with scientific expertise.
For the FLI, Prof. Valenzano's membership strengthens its international visibility, provides closer links to groundbreaking developments in the field of aging research, and opens up new perspectives for international cooperation and scientific policy initiatives.
"This award highlights the excellence of aging research in Jena and opens new doors for cooperation, resources, and talents, Valenzano continues.
Academy for Health and Lifespan Research (AHLR)
The Academy for Health and Lifespan Research (AHLR) is a non-profit organization founded in 2019. The headquarter is located in Newton Center, Massachusetts, USA. The AHLR pursues the 4C mission – Catalyze, Connect, Convene, Communicate – to promote collaboration between science, policy, industry, and society to systematically research and combat age-related diseases.
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https://www.ahlresearch.org/home
https://www.ahlresearch.org/dario-valenzano-phd
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