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Toward actionable interventions in human aging (12th ARDD meeting, 2025)
Aleksandr Dekan1, Sierra Lore1,2, Ye Eun Yoon1
1Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Aging
|April 7, 2026
Summary
Aging research is shifting towards personalized therapies by understanding aging mechanisms. This approach aims to extend human healthspan by targeting specific molecular pathways, moving beyond damage accumulation theories.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Pharmacology
Background:
- The 12th Aging Research and Drug Discovery (ARDD) meeting highlighted a paradigm shift in aging research.
- The field is moving from correlational studies to mechanistic understandings for therapeutic development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize key research directions and conceptual frameworks presented at the ARDD meeting.
- To highlight the integration of interdisciplinary approaches in aging research.
Main Methods:
- Discussions integrated fundamental biology with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for drug discovery.
- Novel preclinical research models were presented to enhance translational studies.
Main Results:
- Advancements focus on identifying and modulating specific molecular mechanisms regulating aging.
- The hypothesis that aging is a modifiable biological process amenable to intervention was emphasized.
Conclusions:
- Personalized therapeutic interventions targeting aging mechanisms are becoming feasible.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and advanced models are crucial for extending human healthspan.
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