Webinar Recording Now Available!
It’s not just a ghost story: zombie cells are real and increasing all the time through the process of cellular aging, or cellular senescence.
Join AFAR and the Nathan Shock Centers for this webinar examining the state of the science of cellular senescence and how deeper understanding of senescent cells can help promote a longer healthspan.
Explore the services and resources offered at each of the Nathan Shock Centers and their Cores!
Nathan Shock Centers Directors' Symposium
In conjunction with the 2025 AGE Annual Meeting, the NSC Director's Symposium took place on June 2, 2026 at the Utah Valley Convention Center in Provo, Utah, featuring presentations on "Using Animal Models for Translational and Preclinical Geroscience Research." A recording of the session is available below!
Nathan Shock Center Pilot Awards: Active RFAs
Learn more about the active opportunities for pilot project funding across the Nathan Shock Centers!
Upcoming Nathan Shock Center Events
The NSC Coordinating Center maintains a listing of upcoming events hosted by the eight Nathan Shock Centers, available here.
Congratulations to all Nathan Shock Centers Pilot Grantees!
The Nathan Shock Centers of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging are:
Minneapolis, MN
DIRECTORS: Paul Robbins, PhD, Laura Niedernhofer, MD/PhD, Chastity Healy
Our Affiliations & Partnerships
The Nathan Shock Centers are part of the Research Centers Collaborative Network (RCCN) of the National Institute on Aging, NIH.
Opportunities
The Nathan Shock Centers provides opportunities for researchers, fellows, health professionals, and more.
- Grants
- Events and Meetings
- Job Openings
- Career Connections