The Division of Aging Biology (DAB) of the NIA funds Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging across the U.S. There are currently 5 funded Centers, in Maine (The Jackson Laboratory), Michigan (University of Michigan), Texas (University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio), Washington (University of Washington) and New York (Albert Einstein College of Medicine).
The Centers provide leadership in the pursuit of basic research into the biology of aging. They do so through a Research Development Core which administers small start-up funds locally, and organizes national annual meetings to highlight specific areas of research.
In addition, each Nathan Shock Center has several specialized cores that provide services to Shock Center members, as well as for-fee services to the community at large. The cores are different in each Center, depending on the strengths of each Institution. Information about each Nathan Shock Center and their cores can be found by clicking on the links below.
The Jackson Laboratory
Gary A. Churchill, Ph.D., Director
600 Main St.
Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Gary.Churchill@jax.org
Web: http://agingmice.jax.org
Email: Imogen.Hurley@jax.org
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Cheryl Ackert-Bicknell | Facilitates the care of mouse models for research on biological aging | |
Elissa Chesler | Performs an unprecedented, comprehensive survey of lifespan and healthspan in the mouse | |
Ron Korstanje | Evaluates, integrates and disseminates data relating to the genetics of aging from mouse, human and other organisms | |
Gary Churchill | Enables the tracking, statistical analysis and dissemination of aging data | |
Gary Churchill | Provides support for investigators who wish to change career direction towards aging research | |
Gary Churchill | Provides the management of the overall Center, as well as support for the External and Internal Advisory Boards |
University of Michigan
Richard A. Miller, M.D., Ph.D., Director
Biomedical Science Research Bldg
109 Zina Pitcher Place, Room 3001
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2200
millerr@umich.edu
Web: http://sitemaker.umich.edu/nsc
Email: jheibel@umich.edu
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University of Texas Health Science Center
Arlan Richardson, Ph.D., Director
The Barshop Institute
UTHSCSA - Texas Research Park Campus
15355 Lambda Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78245-3207
Richardsona@uthscsa.edu
Web: http://barshopinstitute.uthscsa.edu/main/science/u20
Email: markum@uthscsa.edu
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University of Washington
Peter S. Rabinovitch, M.D., Ph.D., Director
1959 NE Pacific St., K-081 HSB
Seattle, WA 98195-7705
petersr@u.washington.edu
Web: www.uwaging.org/shock-center
Email: kathyfaw@u.washington.edu
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Nir Barzilai, M.D., Director
Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus
1300 Morris Park Avenue
Belfer Building, Room 701
Bronx, NY 10461
nir.barzilai@einstein.yu.edu
Web: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/aging/default.aspx?id=27339
Email: katherin.paulus@einstein.yu.edu
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