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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging aims to end the threat of age-related diseases for this and future generations.

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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 08/10/2026
Changes in NIH funding are creating challenges for the Buck and the important research happening here. Our Stand With Buck Science campaign is helping fill the funding gap so our scientists can keep doing what they do best. We need your help! Please consider donating today. Buckinstitute.org/donate
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 07/10/2026
Another full house at Buck this morning! Buck Associate Professor Dr Francesca Duncan is our guest today. She is discussing how the female reproductive system is the first to age in the human body and will affect every single woman (and their brothers!)
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 23/09/2026
Stand With Buck Science. Your support helps ensure that vital research and discovery can continue, even as federal funding declines. Stand with our scientists. Stand with science. www.buckinstitute.org/donate/
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 15/09/2026
Science can’t wait. NIH funding to the Buck has declined 42% since FY2025, a loss of $11M for critical basic science research. #StandWithBuckScience is our call to help keep discoveries moving forward. Every gift matters. Donate today: secure.qgiv.com/for/standwit... #SupportScience
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 02/09/2026
Another full house at Buck today! Our guest today is Tony Wyss-Coray, PhD, Professor at Stanford University. He is discovering the connection between blood, inflammation, and the aging brain. He is delving into the future of brain health and longevity.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 13/08/2026
The @buckinstitute.org is proud to sponsor the Livelong Women's Health Summit in NYC. Join leading experts, researchers, clinicians, and advocates for conversations about the future of women's health and longevity. www.livelongwoman.com #livebetterlonger
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 05/08/2026
Another full house today for our monthly community seminar! one of our favorite professors, John Newman, MD, PhD is talking about How to Be Your Own Geriatrician. Registration for our next seminar on Sept 2: www.buckinstitute.org/events/lblse...
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 03/08/2026
Spreading the word to emerging leaders in aging biology: Great communication skills can build your career and help move the field forward! Free program from @nathanshockcenters.org and @afar.org Deadline Aug 7. nathanshockcenters.org/nsc-research-to-impact-building-science-communications-program
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 29/06/2026
Dr. Michael Stout from the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation visited us on Friday for an exciting seminar on several research projects on sex differences in aging, reproductive longevity, and metabolic health. @omrf.bsky.social
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 24/06/2026
We were honored to host Dr. Gabriele Zaffagnini @gzaffagnini.bsky.social who visited us from @CECAD.bsky.social in Cologne, and spoke about his exciting work on proteostasis in mammalian oocytes.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 10/06/2026
New Buck podcast dropped today! Filtering Out Aging with guest Brad Younggren. What if removing and replacing part of your blood could turn back some of the measurable signs of aging?
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 05/06/2026
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 03/06/2026
Another full house at the Buck today! Guest speaker is Executive VP at Buck, Remy Gross III. He’s helping to answer this question: “So, When Will All These Breakthroughs Be in My Medicine Cabinet?” Remy Gross is trained chemist who has overseen bringing 11 drugs to market ($180B)
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 02/06/2026
Life is energy organized into purpose. Aging is what happens when that organization changes. Grateful for an inspiring conversation with Martin Picard, the mitochondria guy who makes ATP sound philosophical. #FRS@Buck
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 26/05/2026
Formal Research Seminar at the Buck today hosted by CEO @ericverdinmd. Dr. Vera Gorbunova from University of Rochester discussing comparative biology of aging.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 16/05/2026
We hosted the 26th BAAM Conference at Buck yesterday, bringing together scientists across institutions to share ideas, spark collaborations, and push the boundaries of aging and metabolism research. Keynotes: Rozalyn Anderson and Tony Wyss-Coray @pkapahi.bsky.social
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 08/05/2026
This Mother's Day, give gift as extraordinary as she is by honoring the woman who gave you everything with a tribute gift to the Buck, because the best gift is more healthy years together. Every contribution brings us closer to a longer healthier future for every mother www.buckinstitute.org/donate/
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 06/05/2026
Another full house today at our monthly community seminar! Our guest today is Dr Nathan Price. By combining big data, advanced AI, and deep biological insights, Dr. Price is uncovering how genetics, lifestyle, and environment interact over time to drive aging and disease.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 29/04/2026
Big day at Buck today! BSAS 2026! The Buck Student Aging Symposium is an annual research conference organized and run by the Buck graduate students. Matt Kaeberlain is kicking off our annual student BSAS symposium talking about Rapamycin!
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 24/04/2026
Today we are hosting a special event to commemorate the launch of THRIVE: Transforming Health, Reclaiming Intrinsic Vitality for Everyone, a groundbreaking new initiative aimed at developing the first FDA-grade Intrinsic Capacity Score to measure and predict healthy aging.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 17/04/2026
On Saturday the Hansen Lab hosted the 2026 Bay Area Worm Meeting at the Buck Institute. So excited to bring together researchers from across the Bay Area to share the incredible research done using C. elegans as a model organism!”
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 01/04/2026
New podcast dropped today!! Buck scientist Brianna Stubbs sits down with Hanadie Yousef, Co-Founder of Juvena Therapeutics, to discuss the cutting-edge of longevity science, moving beyond "snake oil" and into a future where science-based therapies help us stay younger, longer.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 01/04/2026
Another packed house today at the Buck at our monthly community seminar. Today’s seminar guest is Dr. Dean Ornish on Taking Control of Your Health. Dr. Ornish is one of the pioneers of taking a lifestyle-driven approach to heart disease and other chronic diseases.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 25/03/2026
Yesterday we hosted FRS speaker Dr. Catherine Kaczorowski who gave an outstanding seminar on the role of dietary restriction and genetic determinations on cognition. Thank you Dr. Kaczorowski!
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 23/03/2026
FRS seminar with Assistant Professor Samantha Lewis from UC Berkeley, who gave a terrific talk on her work on mitochondria, and also gave valuable career advice at an MTA-organized event.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 18/03/2026
New podcast dropped today!! Eric Verdin sits down with Dr. Cynthia Kenyon, a true pioneer in the field of geroscience and the Vice President of Aging Research at Calico Life Sciences. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or go to our website to listen: www.buckinstitute.org/podcasts/160...
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 07/03/2026
The Buck Institute is again participating in the North Bay Science Discovery Day today at the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. We have all sorts of fun experiments and activities to show off at our booth! Come say hi before the day is over!! We’re in the Hall of Flowers!
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 05/03/2026
New podcast dropped today! Check it out where you listen to podcasts or listen on our website: www.buckinstitute.org/podcasts/cel...
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 04/03/2026
Another full house at Buck today for our monthly community seminar. Today’s guest is our CEO, Dr Eric Verdin. We were treated to special breakfast buffet, made possible by generosity of William & Elisabeth Levy. Dr. Verdin discussing how the future of research on aging is now.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 18/02/2026
NEW EPISODE dropped today! XPRIZE Healthspan Exec Dir Jamie Justice joins Brianna Stubbs to discuss $101M race to restore 10 yrs of muscle, cognitive, and immune function within a single year, shifting medicine from treating isolated diseases to scaling human healthspan globally.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 04/02/2026
Another full house at the Buck today for our monthly community seminar. Today’s seminar is about Advancements in the Prevention of Cognitive Decline with Buck Professor, Lisa Ellerby, PhD. Registration for our Mar 4 seminar with our CEO Eric Verdin opens at noon on our website
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 04/02/2026
NEW PODCAST EPISODE dropped today! In this episode, Eric Verdin, CEO of the Buck Institute, and Stanford University’s Dr. Tony Wyss-Coray discuss the groundbreaking science of brain rejuvenation through heterochronic parabiosis. They explore the next frontier: Proteomic Clocks.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 21/01/2026
New season of Buck podcast “We’re not getting any younger…yet” launched TODAY! We’re excited our 1st episode features Harvard geneticist George Church, one of most provocative thinkers in the longevity field. It’s available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and share!
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 20/01/2026
New season of Buck podcast “We’re not getting any younger…yet” launches tomorrow! 1st episode features Harvard geneticist George Church, one of the most provocative thinkers in the longevity field. Available wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe - don’t miss single episode!
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 15/01/2026
Season 3 of the Buck Podcast, “We’re not getting any younger…yet” launches today!!! Listen to the trailer today! First episode is next Wednesday. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Podcast sponsored by Ashton Thomas Private Wealth
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 13/01/2026
Season 3 of Buck podcast “We’re not getting any younger…yet” is ready for launch! New co-hosts Eric Verdin and Brianna Stubbs will be chatting with brightest minds about how you can live better longer! Trailer: Jan 14; 1st episode: Jan 21. Podcast sponsored by Ashton Thomas Private Wealth
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 12/01/2026
On Friday we were pleased to host Ryo Sanabria, Assistant Professor from USC who gave an FRS talk on his lab’s exciting work on actin and how it is much more than a loading control!
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 07/01/2026
Yet another full house at our monthly community seminar! Today’s seminar features our Chief Scientific Officer, Malene Hansen, PhD talking about “Out With the Old, In with the New”. Dr. Hansen studies autophagy. Registration for next month’s seminar on Feb 4 opens today.
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 17/12/2025
Join Jane Fonda and world renowned experts on the future of #longevity and #wellness. This April at the Livelong Women’s Health Summit proudly sponsored by Buck. Get your tickets today and use code BUCK50 for $50 off your order. Space limited. Register: livelongmedia.com/womenshealth...
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 02/12/2025
Your gift today accelerates breakthroughs in #Alzheimers, #cancer, #immune resilience, #womenshealth, #longevity science, and more. #givingtuesday ✨ Give today. Change tomorrow. 🔗 buckinstitute.org/donate
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 02/12/2025
This #GivingTuesday, you can help change the future of #aging. At the Buck, our scientists are uncovering the biology of aging so every person can enjoy healthier, vibrant years...
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 12/11/2025
Excited to be hosting Longevity Global’s Summit 2025 on Dec 9-10 at the Buck Institute! 🌿 Looking forward to incredible talks from leaders in longevity science and connecting with the longevity community. Get your tickets here: luma.com/zlfezwd3
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 30/10/2025
We were thrilled to host the 3rd annual VITAL Symposium at Buck today! VITAL brought together early-career scientists to share cutting-edge aging research and career insights. This year’s event featured inspiring keynote talks by Dr. Aimee Kao and Dr. Roarke Kamber, from UCSF
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 13/10/2025
The Buck was thrilled to be featured in Forever Young, shown at the Mill Valley Film Festival this weekend. Many, many thanks to major Buck donor Dr. Jim Johnson who helped produce it. Stay tuned for a link to watch it online. www.foreveryoung.film/about-5
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 08/10/2025
We are recruiting participants for a clinical trial at Buck focused on post-menopausal women. Eligible participants will receive up to $210 in compensation. Email GRACE-study@buckinstitute.org if interested
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 16/09/2025
Our next community seminar is on Wed, Oct 1. We will be talking about what evolutionary biology can tell us about our bodies. By exploring the past and looking at different species, we can shed light on the present and future of our health. Register here: www.buckinstitute.org/events/lblse...
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 12/09/2025
Thanks to all for a great 2025 NIA Summer Training Course this week at Buck! With a brilliant group of trainers, inspiring faculty talks, panel discussions, paint night, we all had a blast! Each one of you trainees are poised to shape the future of aging research!
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 10/09/2025
NIA Summer Training Course at Buck is off to a great start - terrific lectures from Francesca Duncan and Tony Wyss-Coray, along with mentoring panel discussions and a lot more fun in courtyard!
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 03/09/2025
Another packed house today for Dr John Newman’s (@GeriSciDoc.bsky.social) talk on How to Be Your Own Geriatrician. To register for our upcoming seminar: How Did Our Bodies End Up This Way on Oct 1: buckinstitute.org/events/lblseminars
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The Buck Institute for Research on Aging @buckinstitute.org · 06/08/2025
Another full house this morning at this month’s seminar. James Yurkovich, PhD is leading an effort to understand how the complex systems that make up our body change throughout the day by using an array of technologies and AI to capture an individuals’ data throughout multiple days
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