The Molecular Longevity Lab is on the hunt for the molecular fountain of youth. We use genetic and pharmacological screens in a variety of invertebrate model organisms including baker’s yeast, C. elegans, and rotifers, to identify novel cellular pathways that extend longevity and promote healthy aging. We evaluate the degree to which longevity pathways are conserved in these evolutionarily divergent organisms to make predictions about which pathways may be implicated in mammalian aging.

The Molecular Longevity Lab has many research projects driven by our team of talented undergraduate researchers at Roger Williams University. If you are interested in joining our mission, please contact the Principal Investigator Dr. Christopher Burtner using the “Contact” option in the navigation bar.