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Novato, CA
Joined November 2010
Buck scientist Taylor Valentino is helping advance research that could change how we understand aging. But changes in NIH funding are putting important scientific discoveries at risk. Stand with Buck science! Give today! buckinstitute.org/donate
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The #ovary doesn’t retire after #menopause. A Buck–Northwestern study of ovarian tissue from 28 women found ongoing changes in proteins, inflammation and tissue structure, raising new questions about women’s health as they age. Read more: buckinstitute.org/news/the-o…
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Another great Formal Research Seminar today at the Buck. Our guest speaker was Dr. Joe Takahashi from @UTSWMedCenter , speaking about the role of circadian clocks in health span and lifespan.
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We had a fascinating Formal Research Seminar on Friday. Our guest speaker was Dr. Meng Wang from Janelia Farms, who presented her work on the role of lipids, lysosomes, and long-range signaling in longevity. @HHMIJanelia
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Excited to co-lead SEEDS with @Georgetown, supported by @ARPA_H! This ambitious collaboration aims to predict harmful protein changes linked to disease. More Monday on the science, researchers and partners! #BuckInstitute #SEEDS #Livebetterlonger
Proteins are the tiny molecule machines that keep our cells working. When they misfold, cell function is disrupted which can lead to devastating disease. ARPA-H’s BIOGAMI teams are targeting that early window by decoding how proteins misfold and finding ways to steer them back on course. Earlier intervention could open new paths for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS, and more. Learn more about the teams pushing this work forward ➡️ arpa-h.gov/explore-funding/a…
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Changes in NIH funding are creating challenges for the Buck and the important research happening here. Our Stand With Buck Science campaign is helping fill the funding gap so our scientists can keep doing what they do best. We need your help! Please consider donating today.
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Another full house at Buck this morning! Buck Associate Professor Dr Francesca Duncan is our guest today. She is discussing how the female reproductive system is the first to age in the human body and will affect every single woman (and their brothers!)
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We had a fabulous Formal Research Seminar today at the Buck! Dr. Peter Adams @AdamsBioAging was our guest speaker today, visiting us from @sbpdiscovery in La Jolla. It was an exciting seminar on epigenetics, cancer and aging. We look forward to having you back soon Dr. Adams!
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Changes at the NIH have resulted in the loss of $11 million in grant funding that was expected to come to Buck. We need your help to keep vital research moving forward. Stand with our scientists. Stand with Buck Science. 💛 buckinstitute.org/donate/
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Stand With Buck Science. Your support helps ensure that vital research and discovery can continue, even as federal funding declines. Stand with our scientists. Stand with science. buckinstitute.org/donate/
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Science can’t wait. NIH funding to the Buck has declined 42% since FY2025, a loss of $11M for critical basic science research. #StandWithBuckScience is our call to help keep discoveries moving forward. Every gift matters. Donate today: secure.qgiv.com/for/standwit… #SupportScience
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Another full house at Buck today! Our guest today is Tony Wyss-Coray, PhD, Professor at Stanford University. He is discovering the connection between blood, inflammation, and the aging brain. He is delving into the future of brain health and longevity.
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We are excited to announce that Eric Verdin is joining our scientific advisory board. It will be our 6th yr hosting our flagship Longevity Summit at the @BuckInstitute this Dec and we are happy to deepen our collaboration and partnership with them. Stay tuned More to come!
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Congratulations to Buck faculty member Dr. Francesca Duncan on being named to TIME's 2026 Longevity Leaders list! Dr. Duncan's pioneering research is revealing how the ovaries influence women's healthspan and aging. Read more: time.com/collection/longevit…
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Hot off the Buck Blog Press! Get to know Dr. Emma Glass. Her research combines AI and computational biology to build digital models of living cells, work that could one day transform how we understand aging and improve human healthspan. buckinstitute.org/blog/faces…
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The Buck welcomes Lisa Seitz Gruwell as our Chief Advancement Officer! After 15 years at Wikipedia we are excited to bring her expertise in philanthropy, communications, and community building to the Buck’s efforts to help all of us live better longer. buckinstitute.org/news/the-b…
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