The Glenn Center for Aging Research was established in January 2009 with a $5 million gift from the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research. Led by Dr. Andrew Dillin, the Center draws from nine of Salk's leading laboratories specializing in genetic analysis, stem cell biology and metabolism research to address the overarching goal of defining a healthy lifespan, or healthspan, and answer one of the most elusive questions in biology: Is there a defined biological process of aging that is universal to all organisms?

"The biology of aging underlies all the major human diseases. To understand the fundamental aging process and to intervene is to delay the onset of disease, to extend the healthful years of life and reduce costs to society."
-- Mark R. Collins, Glenn Foundation President

Andrew Dillin
Director
Glenn Center for Aging Research
858-453-4100 x1099
dillin@salk.edu

Rhonda Mills
Administrative Assistant
858-453-4100 x1333
rmills@salk.edu