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. The Center Cores provide resources and expertise on the comparative biology and energetics of aging for the research community in order to leverage the effectiveness of individual researchers and foster collaborations among scientists studying the biology of aging.

The Research Development Core offers pilot and feasibility grants in the fields of aging research awarded once a year on a competitive basis. The awards are intended to support scientists to obtain extramural funding for aging research. We particularly encourage applications from faculty level New Investigators (as defined by NIH) or established investigators new to aging research, and/or who are pursuing a new direction in the field. For more information, visit our Funding page.

UAB Nathan Shock Center Cores