Understanding the Biology of Aging and Strategies for Healthspan Extension

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• Expertise in Aging Research
• Academic and Research Background
• Prestigious Awards and Recognition
• Leadership Roles in Gerontology
• Major Research Initiatives
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Expertise in Aging Research

Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, MD, PhD, is a renowned professor specializing in the basic biology of aging. His research is fundamentally focused on understanding the mechanisms that drive the aging process. A primary goal of his work is the promotion of healthspan, which aims to extend the period of life spent in good health.

Dr. Kaeberlein's work seeks to improve the overall quality of life by targeting the biological hallmarks of aging. His research provides critical insights into how we might delay age-related diseases.

Academic and Research Background

Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, MD, PhD, began his academic journey studying biochemistry and mathematics. He earned his Master of Arts and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). At MIT, he trained under the guidance of the famous anti-aging researcher, Dr. Leonard Guarente.

Dr. Kaeberlein then completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington. He is now a professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, and Genome Sciences at the same institution.

Prestigious Awards and Recognition

The significant impact of Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, MD's research is evidenced by his numerous accolades. He has been honored with the Breakthroughs in Gerontology Award from the American Federation for Aging Research. Dr. Kaeberlein has also received the Alzheimer's Association Young Investigator Award.

Further recognition includes the Ellison Medical Foundation New Scholar in Aging Award. His pioneering contributions were also acknowledged with a Pioneer in Aging Award. Dr. Kaeberlein has published over 200 papers in top-tier scientific journals.

Leadership Roles in Gerontology

Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, MD, PhD, holds several key leadership positions in the field of aging research. He is the past president of the American Aging Association (AGE). Dr. Kaeberlein currently serves as the chair of the Biological Sciences section of the Gerontological Society of America.

He also contributes to the scientific community through editorial roles. Dr. Kaeberlein serves on the editorial boards of several prestigious journals, including Science and Aging and Life.

Major Research Initiatives

Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, MD, PhD, is the co-director of the University of Washington Nathan Shock Center of Excellence. This center is dedicated to the basic biology of aging research. He is also the founding director of the Healthy Aging and Longevity Research Institute at the University of Washington.

Perhaps his most publicly recognized initiative is the Dog Aging Project. Dr. Kaeberlein is the founder and co-director of this large-scale study. The project aims to understand the determinants of canine healthspan and longevity, with potential implications for human aging.

Full Transcript

Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Hello from New York. We are with Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, who is in Seattle. Today, we will discuss aging.

Dr. Matt Kaeberlein is a professor of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology, and Genome Sciences at the University of Washington. His research interests are focused on mechanisms of aging and the promotion of healthspan to improve quality of life.

Dr. Kaeberlein studied biochemistry and mathematics at Western Washington University initially. He then obtained a Master of Arts and Ph.D. from MIT, working in the lab of the famous anti-aging researcher Dr. Leonard Guarente.

He did a postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle. Dr. Kaeberlein has published over 200 papers in top peer-reviewed scientific journals and has been recognized with several prestigious awards.

I'll list a few: the Breakthroughs in Gerontology Award, Alzheimer's Association Young Investigator Award, Ellison Medical Foundation New Scholar in Aging Award, and Pioneer in Aging Award, among other prizes.

Dr. Kaeberlein is past president of the American Aging Association and is currently the chair of the Biological Sciences section of the Gerontological Society of America. He serves on several editorial boards for journals, including Science and Aging and Life.

Dr. Kaeberlein is also co-director of the University of Washington Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging. He is the founding director of the Healthy Aging and Longevity Research Institute at the University of Washington.

He is also the founder and co-director of the Dog Aging Project. His citation index is over 70, which is a very high number.

Dr. Anton Titov, MD: Dr. Kaeberlein, hello and welcome!

Dr. Matt Kaeberlein, MD: Hello, thank you.