Nathan Shock Centers Coordinating Center (NSC3) to continue its mission with five-year grant renewal!
American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) will lead NSC3 collaboration and training activities with $5.7 million NIH award.
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 will take 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."
Nathan Shock Center Pilot Awards: Active RFAs
The following NSCs are currently accepting pilot award applications: UMN and a joint collaboration including the UW, JAX, & Oklahoma NSCs.
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