The Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies
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 community of 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 . . . How long you live is only 25% due to your genes, the rest is due to your behavior and environment?
June 2012 cover of Aging Cell features the work of
Sunday, May 20, 2012, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Norris Conference Center
SPECIAL EVENT:
Mouse Healthspan:
We invite you to explore our website to learn about the extraordinary work of our community of researchers and physicians.
DID YOU KNOW . . . How long you live is only 25% due to your genes, the rest is due to your behavior and environment?
FEATURED NEWS ITEMS
Dr. Steven Austad, Interim Director of the Barshop Institute, writes biweekly column for the San Antonio Express-News
LATEST -- Sunday, May 6, 2012:
Click here to read other Express-News columns by Dr. Austad.
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June 2012 cover of Aging Cell features the work of 
Dr. Benjamin Eaton and laboratory colleagues:
SPECIAL EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Silver Solutions: Resources for Living Long and Aging Strong
Sunday, May 20, 2012, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Norris Conference Center
The Barshop Institute joins Texas Public Radio in sponsoring a FREE resource fair for seniors and their families. Learn more at Silver Solutions, and join us Sunday, May 20, 1:00 - 4:00 pm at the Norris Conference Center, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio.
SPECIAL EVENT:
2012 San Antonio Nathan Shock Center
Conference on Aging:
Conference on Aging:
Mouse Healthspan:
Why Lifespan Is No Longer Enough
18 -21 October, 2012, at the Mayan Ranch, Bandera, Texas
Click here for conference details and registration information.
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
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio seeks a visionary Director for the Barshop Institute
- Barshop Institute Director Steps Down -- Interim Director Appointed
- Center for Healthy Aging Recruiting Clinical and Research Faculty
- Barshop Institute, global team sequences naked mole rat DNA
- Dr. Richardson honored in England for aging research
Seminars
- Schedule of Speakers for the Barshop Institute Spring 2012 Seminar Series 4 January - 30 May, 2012
- Presentations by Barshop Institute Postdoctoral Fellows Barshop Institute Seminar for Wednesday, 16 May, 2012
Events
The Sam and Ann Barshop Institute for Longevity and Aging Studies
15355 Lambda Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78245
P: 210-562-6140 F: 210-562-6110