Dr. Andrzej Bartke, a Distinguished Scholar and Professor at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, focuses on genetic and hormonal influences on aging. His work with long-lived mutant mice reveals connections between reduced growth hormone action and extended longevity, studying traits like cognitive retention and resistance to age-related diseases. A prolific researcher with over 750 publications, Dr. Bartke's pioneering findings, including the lifespan extension due to growth hormone deficiency, have significantly impacted reproductive endocrinology and aging studies throughout his career.