The Oklahoma Geroscience Training Program was established to prepare the next generation of scientists to address one of the most important challenges in biomedical research: understanding why individuals age differently and how those differences influence health and disease.
Aging is the primary risk factor for many chronic conditions, yet people experience aging in remarkably different ways. Some remain healthy and resilient throughout life, while others develop age-related diseases and functional decline much earlier. Understanding the biological mechanisms that drive these differences is essential for developing strategies that promote healthy aging.
Addressing these complex questions requires researchers who can work across scientific disciplines and apply a wide range of approaches. The Oklahoma Geroscience Training Program brings together faculty expertise in neurobiology, cardiovascular physiology, metabolism, musculoskeletal aging, inflammation, and translational research to provide trainees with a broad and collaborative training experience.
By combining interdisciplinary research, quantitative training, mentorship, and career development, the program prepares predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers to become leaders in aging research and contribute to discoveries that improve health across the lifespan.