activities · 4
what they do
research · 2
- Developing Tools and Techniques for Measuring Age-Related Changes Aging Biology ResearchThe foundation supports the development of tools and techniques specifically designed to measure age-related phenotypic changes.
- Funding Research on the Biology of Aging Aging Biology ResearchThe foundation funds research into the biological mechanisms of human aging, aiming to develop interventions that extend healthspan alongside lifespan. This includes awarding grants to individual researchers at various universities for specific projects related to aging.
capacity building · 2
- Establishing and Supporting Glenn Centers for Biology of Aging Research Aging Biology ResearchThe foundation establishes and provides significant grants (e.g., $4,000,000) to support research at dedicated Glenn Centers for Biology of Aging Research, such as the one at the Salk Institute.
- Organizing and Supporting Scientific Conferences and Educational Opportunities Aging Biology ResearchThe foundation supports and organizes conferences, workshops, symposia, and other educational opportunities for scientists to share research related to the biology of aging, including the annual Glenn Workshop on the Biology of Aging and the Paul F. Glenn/AFAR Conference.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Competitive, expert-informed grantmaking to sustain research excellence competitive grantmaking with scientific oversightUses a competitive selection and renewal process for funding Glenn Centers, guided by a Scientific Advisory Board to ensure scientific rigor and innovation.
- Cross-species research to identify conserved aging mechanisms cross-species phenotypic assessmentDevelops and applies cross-species techniques to assess behavioral and phenotypic changes with age, enabling the discovery of evolutionarily conserved biological pathways and the evaluation of potential interventions.
- Facilitate collaboration through scientific networks and convenings scientific_collaboration_networkStrengthens the field by convening researchers from the Paul F. Glenn Centers for the Biology of Aging Research at annual workshops, promoting scientific exchange and collaboration.
- Focus on fundamental biology of aging to extend healthspan biology_of_aging_researchThe foundation invests in basic research to understand the biological mechanisms of human aging, with the goal of developing interventions that extend healthspan in parallel with lifespan. This includes expertise in genetic analysis, stem cell biology, and metabolism.
- Fund innovative aging research through targeted project grants research fundingProvides funding for innovative research projects specifically aimed at understanding and targeting the biological mechanisms of aging.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
GFMR and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty
Annual grants supporting assistant professors conducting research on mechanisms of aging and age-related physiological decline
Glenn Workshop on the Biology of Aging
Annual scientific meeting bringing together researchers from Glenn Centers to share findings on aging biology
Paul F. Glenn Centers for Biology of Aging Research
Major institutional grants funding centers of excellence in basic aging research at institutions including Salk Institute and Princeton University
Paul F. Glenn/AFAR Conference on the Biology of Aging
Scientific conference supporting knowledge exchange among aging research scientists
relationships · 71
who they work with
- AFAR Partner — Co-sponsors the Paul F. Glenn/AFAR Conference on the Biology of Aging and the Annual AFAR Grantee Conference.
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the college for research.
- American Aging Association Partner — Paul was a founding member of the Board of Directors.
- American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) Partner — Paul was a founding member of the Board of Directors.
- Baylor College of Medicine Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the college for research.
- Boston University School of Medicine Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the medical school for research.
- Brigham and Women’s Hospital Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the hospital for research.
- Buck Institute for Research on Aging Partner — Paul was a founding Trustee.
- Carnegie Mellon University Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the university for research.
- Cornell University Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the university for research.
- Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Partner — Collaborates on research related to aging and health.
- David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the medical school for research.
- Duke University School of Medicine Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the university for research.
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Member at the center for research.
- Harvard University Partner — Provided a grant to a Junior Fellow at the university for research.
- Johns Hopkins University Partner — Provided grants to Assistant Professors at the university for research.
- Louisiana State University Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the university for research.
- Massachusetts General Hospital Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the hospital for research.
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology Partner — Collaborates on research regarding aging and metabolism.
- Mayo Clinic Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the clinic for research.
- Medical College of Wisconsin Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the college for research.
- National Institute on Aging Government — Paul served on the Advisory Council.
- Northeastern University Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the university for research.
- Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the medical school for research.
- Ohio University Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the university for research.
- Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Member at the foundation for research.
- Pennsylvania State University Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the university for research.
- Princeton University Partner — Hosts the Glenn Laboratories for research on aging and age-related phenotypes.
- Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Partner — Provided a grant to an Assistant Professor at the medical school for research.
- Rutgers University Partner — Provided a grant to an Instructor of Neurology at the university for research.
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