Stacy Carrington-Lawrence, Acting Director, Division of Aging Biology
We are pleased to introduce a special issue of The Journals of Gerontology, which presents key findings from the 2023 Geroscience Summit. This issue delves into the emerging frontiers of geroscience, a field that integrates aging biology with clinical and public health research to explore how genetic, environmental, and social factors influence healthy aging. As Stacy Carrington-Lawrence, Acting Director of the Division of Aging Biology, discusses, the summit highlighted groundbreaking research aimed at extending the years of optimal health by addressing the biological processes underlying aging.
In this special issue, authors cover a wide range of topics, including the development of multilevel strategies to tackle age-related health disparities, ensuring diverse populations are represented in research, and designing interventions for chronic disease patients. Carrington-Lawrence also emphasizes the importance of identifying predictive biomarkers of aging and leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to enhance research outcomes. These papers offer valuable insights into how geroscience can inform innovative healthcare approaches and foster more inclusive research practices.
We invite you to explore the special issue to gain a deeper understanding of these exciting developments and contribute to the growing conversation in this dynamic field.