Systemic Processes, Omics Approaches and Biomarkers in Aging

The inaugural Systems Aging Gordon Research Conference (GRC) will be held at the Grand Summit Hotel at Sunday River in Newry, Maine USA on May 29 - June 3, 2022. The conference program is set around the theme of "Systemic Processes, Omics Approaches and Biomarkers in Aging". Aging is a complex and multifactorial process characterized by decreased function that is thought to be a side-effect of metabolism. Until recently, quantification of this process was not possible, but everything has changed several years ago, when the first reliable aging biomarkers and other innovative tools have been developed. Since then, the field has expanded, with many exciting advances involving quantitative and whole-organismal approaches to aging and age-related diseases. This includes the development of robust aging clocks and clinical biomarkers, advances in systemic rejuvenation, comparative and multi-omics approaches, applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence, better understanding of the molecular basis of aging, identification of longevity interventions in model organisms that may soon be translated to humans, and other advances. The talks and posters will accordingly reflect this diversity of this area. We hope Systems Aging meeting will help integrate and cross-pollinate recent advances, while bringing together established and junior scientists in the setting that stimulates thorough discussion and free exchange of ideas. The program will include speakers from diverse fields who are united in their pursuit of pioneering aging research. Additional talks will be selected from submitted abstracts. The 2022 Systems Aging GRC will set the stage for subsequent meetings and future development of this field, with the idea to ultimately help delay and reverse aging and age-related pathology.