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UAB Nathan Shock Center

The UAB Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging is an integral part of ICAR. The UAB Shock Center is directed by Dr. Steven Austad (ICAR Co-Director) and Dr. Thomas Buford.

The UAB Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging provides services, resources, consultation, and training for investigators performing research on the basic biology of aging. The Center exists to assist scientists in pursuing research focused on the interplay of aging, comparative biology, and energetics. Its goal is to act as a multiplier to stimulate innovation and increase the success of scientists studying the basic biology of aging.