Currently, researchers from over 40 nations work at the FLI in teams focusing on aging and age-related diseases. Supported by experts and international collaboration, the FLI is among the leading institutes in aging research.
Prof. Dr. Dario Riccardo Valenzano Scientific Director
Program Areas
Advancing Aging Research Through Integrated Approaches
Our Institute is dedicated to unraveling the complexities of aging and extending healthy lifespan. To enhance our research impact, we have restructured our scientific efforts into two focused program areas:
- Molecular and Cellular Aging
and
- Systems / Integrative Aging
These areas represent a powerful combination of detailed molecular investigations and holistic, systems-level analysis, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerating discovery.
Molecular and Cellular Aging delves into the fundamental biological mechanisms driving aging at the most basic levels, exploring how cells and molecules change over time. Systems / Integrative Aging takes a broader perspective, examining the interactions between organs, organisms, and their environment to understand the aging process as a whole.
Together, these program areas represent a comprehensive approach to aging research, allowing us to translate fundamental discoveries into innovative strategies for improving health and well-being.
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Program Area 1
Molecular and Cellular Aging
... takes a reductionist approach and investigates aging processes at the molecular and cellular level.
Program Area 2
Systems / Integrative Aging
... pursues a holistic perspective and is dedicated to the integration of biological processes across different levels, for example through the analysis of cell-cell or organ-organ communication and the use of systems biology methods.
