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University of Rochester

Private research university that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees

The University of Rochester (UR) is a private, nonsectarian, research-intensive university located in Rochester, New York. The University grants bachelor's, masters, and doctoral degrees through seven schools and various interdisciplinary programs. The University enrolls over 6,000 undergraduates and nearly 5,000 graduate students, and competes in the NCAA's Division III for athletics. The University with its affiliated UR Medicine health system is the largest employer in the Greater Rochester area.

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University of Rochester News

Unlocking longevity: lessons from the 200-year-old bowhead whale

Unlocking longevity: lessons from the 200-year-old bowhead whale

The Guardian - 29-Oct-2025

Boosting CIRBP doubled DNA repair in human cells, hinting at a new route to healthier ageing

Understanding ageing: The rise of precision geromedicine and targeted care

Understanding ageing: The rise of precision geromedicine and targeted care

Live Forever Club - 13-May-2025

Gene-centric therapies may hold the key to extending healthspan

Naked mole rats' secret to long life could be unlocked for humans

Naked mole rats' secret to long life could be unlocked for humans

University of Rochester - 23-Aug-2023

Scientists transfer the longevity gene to mice, extending their lifespan by 4.4%

The bowhead whale's secret to living over 200 years: Remarkable DNA repair mechanisms

The bowhead whale's secret to living over 200 years: Remarkable DNA repair mechanisms

Live Forever Club - 30-May-2023

Exceptional longevity and resistance to cancer holds potential implications for human health and ageing

SIRT6, the longevity sirtuin proven to enhance healthy longevity

SIRT6, the longevity sirtuin proven to enhance healthy longevity

Longevity Technology - 03-Aug-2022

SIRT6 Activator is a safe way to repair the genetic damages that may occur due to aging


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Senior Associate Dean for Basic Research at University of Rochester Medical Center.