The DuSRA promotes synergy between fundamental and clinical research

Our life expectancy has soared spectacularly in the last two hundred years thanks to improved standards of nutrition, hygiene and medical care. At the same time, there is a large disparity from person to person when it comes to the nature and speed of physiological changes, the loss of function and age-related health risks.

Due to the personal nature of ageing, people also respond very differently to interventions focused on healthy ageing and clinical treatment. Innovative research on ageing has been carried out over the last ten years on animal models and people in a broad range of research areas (including cell and system biology, the genome, physiology and lifestyle). The goal of the DuSRA is to promote synergy between the fundamental and biomedical ageing research being carried out on model organisms and people. By encouraging cooperation between fundamental and clinical researchers, the DuSRA seeks to advance the translation of acquired knowledge into clinical treatments.

This year’s preliminary programcovers a broad spectrum of ageing research in the Netherlands:

• metabolism, molecular and phenotypic clocks, longevity genes, and damage factors (e.g., senescence, DNA or mitochondrial damage)
• biomarkers, lifestyle factors, and interventions

The program will also feature:

• Inspiring keynote lectures from Prof. Bjorn Schumacher and Jolanda van der Velden, selected talks from young investigators and poster sessions
• Ample opportunities to network among young investigators thanks to selected activities organized by Young DuSRA
• A – the perfect setting to connect with colleagues.

🔗More information & registration: Annual meeting 2025 – Nederlandse Vereniging voor Verouderings Onderzoek

We look forward to welcoming you to Amsterdam in November!

Organizing committee: Riekelt Houtkooper, Reinier Boon, Alessandra Tammaro, Georges Janssens and Arwen Gao