The Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies
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We make aging better. The Barshop Institute is dedicated to the promotion of healthy aging for everyone. Its world-class scientific researchers and physicians seek discoveries to treat and ameliorate the underlying causes of aging, a cost-effective approach to broadly enhance the quality of later life.
DID YOU KNOW . . . Jacques Barzun, renown philosopher, historian, educator, and San Antonio resident, published his prize winning, magnum opus, From Dawn to Decadence at the age of 92?
Dr. Kasinath's paper in top one percent.
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We invite you to explore our website to learn about the extraordinary work of our community of researchers and physicians.
NEW GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE:
DID YOU KNOW . . . Jacques Barzun, renown philosopher, historian, educator, and San Antonio resident, published his prize winning, magnum opus, From Dawn to Decadence at the age of 92?
FEATURED NEWS ITEMS
Dr. Kasinath's paper in top one percent.
Graduate student Margaret Wey wins prestigious travel award.
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| Balakuntalam Kasinath, MD Professor of Medicine | Margaret Wey Member, Biology of Aging Track |
The editors of the Journal of Biological Chemistry have chosen Dr. Balakuntalam Kasinath's paper on the effects of hydrogen sulfide on kidney cells as one of the top one percent of papers they publish for overall importance. For more on Dr. Kasinath's paper click here at PubMed, and for more on Dr. Kasinath click here for his departmental home page. | The International Affairs Committee and the Society for Neuroscience have awarded Dr. Randy Strong's graduate student Margaret Wey a $2,000 travel award to attend the 2012 FENS Forum in Barcelona, Spain! Fifteen graduate students from across North America were chosen to receive this award. |
FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN THE BIOLOGY OF AGING
AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY AT THE UTHSCSA:
National Institute on Aging Biology of Aging Training Grant
RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS OVER THE AGE 65 NEEDED
80 ethnic minority participants needed for aspirin study
SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 10, 2012) — Can a simple intervention – a baby aspirin a day – extend the time that a senior citizen over the age of 65 is productive and free of disabilities? UT Medicine San Antonio physicians are conducting a clinical research study to answer this question. For more information, click here.
News
- Barshop Institute Pilot Grant Program -- Now Accepting Applications
- Barshop Institute, global team sequences naked mole rat DNA
- Dr. Richardson honored in England for aging research
- Center for Healthy Aging Recruiting Clinical and Research Faculty
- Two, independent laboratories show rapamycin rescues learning, memory in Alzheimer’s mice
Seminars
- Schedule of Speakers for the Barshop Institute Spring 2012 Seminar Series 4 January - 30 May, 2012
Events
- Remember the Alamo. . .and Proteomics Third PI meeting to be held in San Antonio, Texas, February 14 -15, 2012
The Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies15355 Lambda Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78245
P: 210-562-6140 F: 210-562-6110