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The British Society for Research on Ageing (BSRA) is advocating for increased funding in ageing research within the UK to match the level of investment in research on individual diseases.
Ageing is a primary risk factor for major diseases like cancer, heart disease, Alzheimer's, and arthritis, making research in this area crucial for impacting multiple diseases simultaneously.
While the BSRA has secured support from industry leaders like Altos Labs and Calico, funding for ageing research in the UK remains insufficient compared to the need.
Ageing studies are costly and time-consuming, often requiring substantial funding that current grants don't always provide.
The BSRA aims to engage the public, particularly healthy older individuals, in supporting ageing research as a way to accelerate progress in the field.
The urgency for funding ageing research stems from an ageing population increasingly concerned about maintaining health as they age, presenting an opportunity for public support to complement government efforts.
