Aging

“Chia-Ling Kuo et al. demonstrate the Healthspan Proteomic Score (HPS), derived from chronological age and the expression levels of 86 proteins, is a strong predictor of disease and mortality risk. Lower HPS values are associated with higher risks of disease and mortality. Pictured is a “biological clock” representation hinting that proteins inform the HPS, which can inform our healthspan. Here, the clock’s hand is a 3D rendering of growth/differentiation factor 15 (GDF15), a protein predictor of healthspan. Image credit: Bernard L. Cook III, PhD, who conceptualized, illustrated, and composed the final image, and Illustrate, the software used to render GDF15 (Goodsell DS, Autin L, Olson AJ (2019) Illustrate: Software for Biomolecular Illustration. Structure 27, 1716-1720).”

Scientists Develop New Blood-Based Proteomic Score to Predict Healthspan and Disease Risk

UConn School of Medicine study published in PNAS introduces Healthspan Proteomic Score as a biomarker for healthy aging

Dr. Jaclyn Olsen Jaeger is a geriatrician at UConn Health and educator at UConn School of Medicine (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo).

UConn’s Dr. Jaclyn Olsen Jaeger Appointed to Two National Education Committees

Olsen Jaeger of the UConn Center on Aging will serve on the Education Committees of both the ACP and PALTmed

The large UConn sign on Rte. 195.

UConn Joins Age-Friendly University Global Network

The organization is reimagining higher education’s role in an aging society

Hip fracture in older adult (AdobeStock Image).

Supervised Exercise Improves Broken Hip Outcomes in Older Women

JAMA Network Open Publishes Study Results of the STEP-HI Clinical Trial, Finding That Testosterone Gel Use in Women Recovering from Hip Fracture Does Not Improve Outcomes Compared to Supervised Exercise Alone

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UConn John Dempsey Hospital Recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System

UConn, John Dempsey Hospital has achieved special recognition as an Age-Friendly Health System — Committed to Care Excellence

UConn Health 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine

Ten of UConn Health's female doctors named to Castle Connolly 2025 Exceptional Women in Medicine distinction

Evelyn Reuter performs exercises as part of a UConn Center on Aging Study under the supervision of research associate Kylie Baker (center) and Jenna Bartley Ph.D (right

UConn Health Minute: The Future of Aging

The UConn Center on Aging conducts a variety of studies on aging-related issues. In this UConn Health Minute, Jenna Bartley, PhD, discusses her research looking at ketone ester supplementation to promote health, function and independence in older adults.

Dr. George Kuchel to Serve on the NIH National Advisory Council on Aging

Dr. George Kuchel has been invited by Xavier Becerra, The Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to serve on the National Advisory Council on Aging.

UConn John Dempsey Hospital Joins National Age-Friendly Health System Movement

UConn John Dempsey Hospital was recently accepted for participation in the national Age-Friendly Healthy Systems Movement to improve health care for older adults.

UConn John Dempsey Hospital Earns Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation by the American College of Emergency Physicians

As an Accredited Geriatric Emergency Department, John Dempsey Hospital’s protocol-driven approach to geriatric care allows us to provide superior, tailored care. Seniors who visit our emergency department can be assured that the facility has the necessary expertise, equipment, and personnel in place to provide optimal care.