The Buck Institute

Live better longer.

Working to create a world where everyone can have
healthy minds and healthy bodies at every age.

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Our Faculty

A mission-driven community
of investigators

The Buck is a collective of the world’s top scientists in the field of aging who are sharing their methods and
expertise to find ways to help everyone lead fuller, healthier lives by ending age-related disease.

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Our Research

Advancing the frontiers
of research on aging

Using cutting-edge science to tackle aging, the #1 risk factor for chronic disease.

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OUR MISSION

Our mission is to end the threat of age-related disease for this and future generations

We believe it is possible for people to enjoy their lives at 95 as much as they do at 25, and to achieve that, we’re seeking a more comprehensive understanding of the biology of aging itself.

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Advancing the frontiers
of aging research

Using cutting-edge science to tackle aging, the #1 risk factor for chronic disease.

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The ovary doesn’t retire after menopause

Study in human ovaries found they have increased inflammation, structural changes in tissue decades after menopause

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Why Women Need To be Prioritized in Longevity Research

Buck scientists propose the Reproductive Resilience Hypothesis

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Faces of Discovery: Emma Glass, PhD

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.

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Learn more about our research

“What I want people to know about the Buck is the incredible commitment and excitement that permeates the walls of this institution. We are pushing the frontiers in an area that is going to impact all of humanity. I cannot tell you exactly when this will happen, but I can tell you big discoveries will come out of the Buck.”

Eric Verdin, MD, Buck Institute President and CEO

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Donor Appreciation

The Buck’s Impact Circle supports a project focused on restoring aged human immune cells

The $135,000 2026 Impact Circle award goes to Olga Bielska PhD, a postdoctoral fellow in the Verdin lab.
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Oracle and Buck Institute for Research on Aging Advance Landmark Federal Aging Research Initiative

Buck Institute aims to advance bioinformatics using Oracle Life Sciences Data Intelligence to transform aging research into a predictive, data-driven science
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The Buck Names Lisa Seitz Gruwell as Chief Advancement Officer

“We are thrilled to welcome Lisa to the Buck,” said Eric Verdin, MD, President and CEO.
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Dr. Vonda Wright and the Buck Announce the Move The Mountain™ Campaign

One Million Dollars Per Mile To Close the Biggest Gaps in Women's Aging Research
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Oracle and Buck Institute for Research on Aging Advance Landmark Federal Aging Research Initiative

Buck Institute aims to advance bioinformatics using Oracle Life Sciences Data Intelligence to transform aging research into a predictive, data-driven science
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The Buck Names Lisa Seitz Gruwell as Chief Advancement Officer

“We are thrilled to welcome Lisa to the Buck,” said Eric Verdin, MD, President and CEO.
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Dr. Vonda Wright and the Buck Announce the Move The Mountain™ Campaign

One Million Dollars Per Mile To Close the Biggest Gaps in Women's Aging Research
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Event Highlights

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Upcoming Buck events

Ongoing

Docent-led Buck Tour

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 11am. Reservations are required.
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Ongoing

The James A. Aleveras & Paul F. Glenn Formal Research Seminars

For Buck scientists only
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Live Better Longer Community Seminar Series

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Glenn-Campisi Symposium

This event is supported by the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and honors the legacy of Dr. Judy Campisi.
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Service Animal Accommodation
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You don’t have to be a scientist to make an important contribution to research on aging. We rely on donations to support the science that we believe will add years to people’s lifespan and decades to their healthspan.

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