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Hevolution details $52.5 million in grants for aging biology research

Source: Hevolution Foundation • Published: 10 Jun 2024, 00:00

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Hevolution Foundation.

Hevolution reported five-year grants of $20.2 million to Albert Einstein College of Medicine and $32.3 million to Northwestern University.

Hevolution details $52.5 million in grants for aging biology research
Key Takeaways
  • The Einstein project will investigate cellular senescence and aging.
  • The Northwestern-led research focuses on maintaining protein quality control.
  • The $400 million figure is a cumulative commitment over 21 months.
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