Recent study finds that calorie restriction can slow the pace of aging in adults
A first of its kind randomized controlled trial led by a team of researchers in the Butler Columbia Aging Center at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, in collaboration with Dr. Michael Kobor’s lab, has shown that calorie restriction can slow the pace of aging in adults. The study was published in Nature […]
Applications for Assistant Professorship (Tenure Track) with UBC Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology now open!
In partnership with the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UBC, the Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program is recruiting an Assistant Professor in the area of the molecular biology of aging and/or aging clocks. Review of applications will begin on April 1st, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for […]
Dr. Stefan Taubert receives funding from CIHR to delineate the “road map” of a new pro-longevity and multi-stress response pathway
Dr. Stefan Taubert recently received $818,000 from the Canadian Institute of Health Research to genetically map a stress response and pro-longevity network. Dr. Taubert is an Investigator and member of the Leadership Committee of the Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program and an Associate Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of […]
Dr. Heather McKay and collaborators to tackle epidemics of inactivity and loneliness in older adults through new implementation science team grant
A team of researchers led by Dr. Heather McKay was recently awarded nearly $7 million funding to tackle the epidemics of physical inactivity and loneliness that plague older adults living in medium- and large-sized cities. Dr. McKay is an investigator and member of the Leadership Committee of the Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program and […]
The Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program and UBC School of Kinesiology launches a Public Lecture Series!
In partnership with the UBC School of Kinesiology, we are proud to announce the launch of our Public Lecture Series! This series features distinguished speakers who present on broad topics in current aging research to share findings with the public community. Our hope is that by sharing evidence and enabling dialogue we will help people […]
The Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program launches a new Summer Student Research Award competition
We are excited to announce the launch of the UBC Healthy Aging Summer Student Research Award competition. These awards are intended to support highly qualified undergraduate students from all disciplines and faculties who are interested in completing a research project that is relevant to the field of healthy aging. The award supports the student’s salary […]
New study examines differences in epigenetic age between men and women from high longevity regions
A recent study by researchers in the Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program and collaborators determined that there are sex differences in measures of biological age in individuals living in high longevity “Blue Zones” in the Mediterranean. The study was published in Frontiers in Aging . UBC Authors: Hannah-Ruth Engelbrecht, Sarah Merrill, Julie MacIasaac, and […]
Newly published study finds that residents living in long-term care during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced social isolation and grief
A recent study led by Dr. Lillian Hung at the University of British Columbia investigated experiences of loneliness among Canadian long-term care residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study was published in The International Journal of Older People Nursing. UBC Authors: Chelsea Smith, Karen Lok Yi Wong, Dr. Flora To-Miles, and Dr. Lillian Hung Summary: […]
Recent study finds that socioeconomic status is related to mortality risk in multiple sclerosis
A recent study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia determined that low socioeconomic status was associated with higher risk of mortality in individuals living with multiple sclerosis in British Columbia. The study was published in Multiple Sclerosis. Read full article
The UBC Healthy Aging Postdoctoral Fellowship Competition is open!
The Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program is pleased to announce the launch of the UBC Healthy Aging Postdoctoral Fellowship. The award will provide financial support to exceptional postdoctoral researchers to conduct research relevant to healthy aging at UBC. The goal is to attract, develop and train promising researchers, early in their careers, to support […]