Wisconsin Nathan Shock Center
Madison, WI
Please note: This page is for one of the new Nathan Shock Centers and is a work in progress.
Specialized Core Areas
Research Development Core
The goal of the Research Development Core is to expand the number of scientists engaged in projects on aging biology and to promote interdisciplinary and multidimensional research. We host a series of mechanisms to stimulate and facilitate innovative research in the basic biology of aging with a focus on metabolism and translation including Pilot Awards, fast-track Ideas Awards, Mini-Sabbaticals, and the Weindruch Scholar program.
Energetics of Longevity Core
The Energetics of Longevity Core provides infrastructure and support for comprehensive longitudinal assessment of aging biology, focusing on metabolism and biochemical pathways implicated in age-related diseases and conditions. Features include the Metabolic Tracer and the Genetic Toolkit Platforms, Mouse Phenotyping and Surgery, Genome Editing and Animal Models, Small Animal Imaging Services, and access to the Flow Cytometry, Translational Research Initiatives in Pathology (TRIP), and Comparative Pathology Laboratories.
Discovery & Integration Core
The Discovery and Integration Core facilitates mechanistic discovery in the basic biology of aging by providing access to cutting edge innovative technologies and supporting the development of tailored and advanced data analysis approaches. Features include the Molecular Profiling Service Hub, the Integrative Data Science Partnership to facilitate biostatistics, data analysis, and machine learning, and the Innovation Kitchen that annually solicits applications to address top technological barriers and implement strategic development.
Translation & Application Core
The Translation and Application Core provides infrastructure and support for translational aging research. Features include the Nonhuman Primate Pipeline that facilitates translation of insights gained from rodent studies, the Liquid Biopsy Platform with rodent, nonhuman primate, and human capabilities to support translation and reverse translation, and the Geroscience Accelerator to facilitate translation to early human studies. Access to Small Molecule, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Flow Cytometry Services is also available.
