Buck Institute for Research on Aging

11/05/2025

Even in this rain storm today we have another full house at the Buck today for our 5th seminar of this season’s Live Better Longer Community Seminar series. Today we’re hearing from Dr Julie Andersen, Professor at the Buck, talking about How Close Are we to Real Treatments for Neurodegenerative Diseases?
Pharmaceutical companies have spent untold billions of dollars looking for cures for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Why have their efforts failed? What is the outlook for real disease-altering drugs, and what can we do to preserve our brain health in the meantime? Dr Andersen is addressing all these questions today. Register for our next seminar about Personalized Medicine: buckinstitute.org/events/lblseminars

10/30/2025

We were thrilled to host the 3rd annual VITAL Symposium at the Buck today! VITAL brought together early-career scientists to share cutting-edge aging research and career insights. This year’s event featured inspiring keynote talks by Dr. Aimee Kao and Dr. Roarke Kamber, both from UCSF, along with presentations and networking opportunities!

We truly appreciate both keynote speakers and amazing, supportive scientists at the Buck!

10/29/2025

You know that cool looking building up on the hill in Novato, off 101? That's the Buck institute!! Come for a free docent-led tour! Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am. sign up on our website: buckinstitute.org/visit-us
Thanks SFGATE for the write-up!
https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/novato-don-t-pass-the-buck-institute-studying-21112171.php

High on a hill overlooking Novato is the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, a familiar landmark to anyone traveling north on U.S. Highway 101 in Marin County.

10/24/2025

At the Buck, our breakthroughs are powered by people. Faces of Discovery, a new monthly installment to the Buck Blog, introduces the scientists unraveling the mysteries of aging and pioneering ways to help us all live better longer. Check out the first installment about Dr. Kenny Wilson, a native of Novato, has been at the Buck for 13 years.

A new monthly installment to the Buck Blog, introducing the scientists unraveling the mysteries of aging and pioneering ways to help us all live better longer

10/20/2025

We’re glad to have a boss who understands the promise of research on aging while also encouraging all of us to adopt science-backed lifestyle habits that can go a long way to helping us live better longer. Eric Verdin is in TIME!

Longevity researcher Dr. Eric Verdin says we don’t need to wait for an anti-aging pill. We already know how to live longer and healthier.

10/16/2025

A new subspecialty takes off! Astroimmunology is focused on the effects of on the and defines avenues for countermeasures. A bonus: the work will also inform research on

Buck scientists help define the scope of Astroimmunology With the advent of commercial spaceflight, an increasing number of people may be heading into space in the coming years. Some will even get a chance to fly to the Moon or live on Mars. One of the major health risks associated with spaceflight....

10/14/2025

Can a cocktail of glycation-lowering compounds curb , lower resistance and extend ? It does in mice! Buck scientists fight the sugary chemistry of .

Buck scientists fight the sugary chemistry of aging The same chemical reaction that makes a piece of freshly toasted bread delicious also happens in our bodies, with far less appetizing consequences. We’re talking about the Maillard reaction, where sugars react with protein to form brown, sticky c...

10/13/2025

The Buck was thrilled to be featured in Forever Young, shown at the Mill Valley Film Festival this weekend. Many, many thanks to major Buck donor Dr. Jim Johnson who helped produce it. Stay tuned for a link to watch it online.
https://www.foreveryoung.film/about-5 Forever Young Film Mill Valley Film Festival

10/09/2025

Let's . Ageism is the most embedded “ism” in our youth-obsessed culture. Ageist stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination harms people of all ages. Find resources to fight back at the American Society on Aging. https://asaging.org/ageism-awareness/

Ageism Awareness Day is Oct. 9! Learn more about ageism awareness and how you can get involved.

10/01/2025

Another full house at Buck this morning for Seminar #4 of the Live Better Longer Community Seminar series. Today we’re exploring what evolutionary biology can tell us about our bodies. By exploring the past and looking at different species, we can shed light on the present and future of our health. To register for our next seminar on Nov 5, find the registration page on our website: buckinstitute.org/events/lblseminars

09/16/2025

Our next community seminar is on Wed, Oct 1. We will be talking about what evolutionary biology can tell us about our bodies. By exploring the past and looking at different species, we can shed light on the present and future of our health.
Register here: https://www.buckinstitute.org/events/lblseminars/