A Translational Study of the biology of human aging and diseases and outcomes
Join us on this webinar to learn about SOMMA, a unique comprehensive study of the cellular biology and clinical outcomes of aging. This longitudinal study of 1,600 older adults has a wealth of data, specimens, and imaging that is available to scientists interested in research on human aging. The webinar will describe the study, a couple of its results, and how you might make use of the resource.
Steve Cummings, MD
San Francisco Coordinating Center, CPMC Research Institute
Emeritus Professor, UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The Study of Muscle Mobility and Aging (SOMMA) and Cellular Epidemiology
SOMMA is a new study of the biology of aging at the SF Coordinating Center - affiliated with DEB. It has many unique assessments and biospecimens available to scientists studying aging.
Anne Newman, MD, PhD
Professor of Epidemiology and Medicine, University of Pittsburgh
The Spectrum of Aging: Vigor to Frailty
Most older adults are not frail, yet have experienced changes in function. Although few remain highly vigorous, they are the exemplars of healthy aging.
Peggy Cawthon, PhD, MPH
Scientific Director, CPMC Research Institute
Adjunct Associate Professor of Epidemiology, UCSF
Muscle and Health
Adequate muscle mass is critical to day-to-day functioning. Its decline with age increases risk of fracture, disability, and death.