The mission of the Aging Institute is to understand how and why we age and to leverage this information for new therapies to treat age-related diseases.
NEWS
Double-Edged STING: Pitt Study Identifies New Pathway Involved in Aging
A protein called STING, previously shown to control a pathway that contributes to antiviral signaling, also plays an important role in cellular stress clearance and cell survival, according to a new paper published in Molecular Cell.
Four Department of Medicine faculty awarded Richard King Mellon Foundation Awards for aging-related research
Drs. Lori Birder (Renal-Electrolyte), Yuan Liu (Pulmonary/Aging Institute), Andrey Parkhitko (Endocrinology/Aging Institute), and Bokai Zhu (Endocrinology/Aging Institute) receive a total of $1 million for translational research on aging.
WoodNext Foundation Site Visit
Aging Institute researchers shared progress and provided lab tours where they are researching circadian rhythm and the connection between inflammation, cardiovascular disease, and dementia through the WoodNext Foundation’s generous support.
Postdoc Positions Available
The Aging Institute has a variety of opportunities available for postdoc trainees. Click the button below to view all opportunities.
EVENTS
16th Annual Research Day
November 5, 2025 // 12:00pm-4:00pm
Research Seminar Series
2nd Thursday of the month
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Research In Progress Series
3rd Monday of the month
12:00 – 1:00 pm


