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BUCK INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON AGING

CA · EIN 943030609 · $58.1M rev · research · www.buckinstitute.org
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Biomedical research institute dedicated exclusively to understanding the biology of aging and age-related diseases. Conducts cutting-edge scientific research to extend healthspan and improve quality of life in later years. Founded in 1999, it is the first institution of its kind globally and operates in Novato, California.

activities · 14

what they do

research · 14
  • Advanced molecular mapping using spatial mass spectrometry Aging Biology Research
    Uses spatial mass spectrometry to create detailed molecular maps of the knee joint to advance understanding of age-related degeneration.
  • Application of spatial mass spectrometry in aging research Aging Biology Research
    Utilizes spatial mass spectrometry technology to generate detailed molecular maps of tissues such as the knee joint, enabling insights into age-related changes at the molecular level.
  • Biomedical research on aging and chronic disease Aging Biology Research
    Conducts scientific research focused on aging as the primary risk factor for chronic diseases, operating as the world's first research institution dedicated exclusively to this field.
  • Biomedical research on aging and chronic disease Aging Biology Research
    Conducts scientific research focused on aging as the primary risk factor for chronic diseases, operating as the world's first biomedical research institution dedicated exclusively to aging research.
  • Biomedical research on aging as the root cause of chronic disease Aging Biology Research
    Conducts scientific research to understand aging as the primary risk factor for chronic diseases, operating as the world's first research institute dedicated exclusively to this focus. The institute advances discovery science to target aging itself rather than individual diseases.
  • Healthspan Horizons initiative Aging Biology Research
    Launched Healthspan Horizons to integrate longitudinal health data with discovery science, generating insights into healthspan extension.
  • Healthspan Horizons program for longitudinal health data integration Aging Biology Research
    Launched the Healthspan Horizons initiative to link longitudinal human health data with discovery science, generating actionable insights into factors that extend healthspan.
  • Healthspan research initiative via Healthspan Horizons Aging Biology Research
    Launched Healthspan Horizons to integrate longitudinal health data with discovery science, generating insights aimed at extending human healthspan.
  • Healthspan research initiative via Healthspan Horizons Aging Biology Research
    Launched Healthspan Horizons to integrate longitudinal health data with discovery science, generating insights into healthspan extension.
  • Healthspan research through longitudinal data integration Aging Biology Research
    Launched Healthspan Horizons, an initiative that links longitudinal health data with discovery science to generate insights into healthspan extension.
  • Healthspan research through longitudinal data integration Aging Biology Research
    Launched Healthspan Horizons, an initiative linking longitudinal health data with discovery science to generate insights into healthspan extension.
  • Molecular mapping of tissues using spatial mass spectrometry Aging Biology Research
    Uses spatial mass spectrometry to create detailed molecular maps of the knee joint to advance understanding of age-related tissue changes.
  • Molecular mapping of tissues using spatial mass spectrometry Aging Biology Research
    Uses spatial mass spectrometry to create detailed molecular maps of tissues, such as the knee joint, to advance understanding of age-related degeneration.
  • Participation in XPRIZE Healthspan competition Aging Biology Research
    Engages in high-impact innovation challenges, with a research team recognized as a semifinalist in the XPRIZE Healthspan competition.
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named programs · 5

what they call their work

Healthspan Horizons
New research infrastructure linking real-world longitudinal health data with deep discovery science using responsible AI and aging biology to identify factors that keep people healthy longer.
THRIVE
Stanford-led initiative to develop the first FDA-grade "Intrinsic Capacity Score" under the ARPA-H PROSPR program, focused on transforming health and reclaiming vitality for older adults.
THRIVE: Transforming Health: Reclaiming Intrinsic Vitality for Everyone
Stanford-led initiative with Buck Institute participation to develop the first FDA-grade "Intrinsic Capacity Score" for early detection of age-related decline
XPRIZE Healthspan
Buck Institute team is a semifinalist in this $101 million global competition aimed at revolutionizing how we approach aging and extending healthspan.
XPRIZE Healthspan Competition Team
Buck Institute research team participating in the $101 million global XPRIZE Healthspan competition aimed at transforming the approach to aging
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • I.M. Pei Government — Designed the Buck Institute's campus.
  • Stanford Partner — Collaborates with Stanford on the THRIVE coalition to develop an intrinsic capacity score