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Living Lab in Discoveries Magazine

The Living Lab is featured in Discoveries Magazine! This unique space at the Belmont Senior Village Living near campus connects UC San Diego researchers with older adults, fostering collaboration & driving innovation in aging research.

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Lim Family & Stein Leadership - Dr. Alison Moore, Dr. KB Lim, Dr. Anthony Lim, Linda Lim, Danielle Glorioso, Dr. Anthony Molina

"Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and the Emerging Keys to Healthy Aging and Longevity" Event Recap

On Tuesday October 22nd from 1-3pm, individuals from the community filled all three classrooms of the UC San Diego’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s new space at 8980 La Jolla Village Drive for the 2nd Annual Lee Tuh-Fuh and Ruby Lee Wang Zu-Ming Endowed Lecture series entitled “Ancient Wisdom, Modern Science, and the Emerging Keys to Healthy Aging and Longevity”.

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Leadership Transition: Alison Moore, MD, Named Director of the Stein Institute for Research on Aging

We are pleased to announce that Alison A. Moore, MD, MPH, FACP, AGSF, has agreed to serve as Director for the Stein Institute for Research on Aging and the UC San Diego Center for Healthy Aging, following the retirement of Dilip Jeste, MD.

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2023-24 Highlights from UC Health Sciences

In this video, you'll hear/see 2023-24 Highlights from UC San Diego Health Sciences. Keep an eye out for a familiar face, our director Dr. Alison Moore, mentioned as a world-renowned expert.

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Spotlights

2025

  • Public Lecture "Decoding the Dark Side of the Human Genome: How Ancient Viruses Shape Aging" with new faculty member, Dr. Michael Corley available on UCTV. Watch it here.
  • The Living Lab is featured in Discoveries Magazine! This unique space at the Belmont Senior Village Living near campus connects UC San Diego researchers with older adults, fostering collaboration & driving innovation in aging research. Read it here.
  • A paper based on data from the SAGE study, “The dynamic association between emotional functioning, quality of life, and subjective cognitive concerns in a large community-based sample of middle-aged and older adults,”  has been accepted for publication in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry. This study leverages SAGE’s robust dataset to explore key connections between emotional health, quality of life, and cognitive concerns in aging populations. Read the full article here.
  • Dr. Alison Moore quoted in New York Times article "What a $20,000 Longevity Clinic Really Buys You." Read the full article here.

2024

  • Public Lecture "Aging, Health, and the Power of Lifestyle Choices" with Gordon Saxe available to watch on UCTV. Watch it here.
  • Drs. Alison Moore & Benjamin Han discuss the rise in cannabis-related ER visits among older adults in article in American Society on Aging. Read it here.
  • Dr. Alison Moore quoted in National Geographic article "Why your alcohol tolerance diminishes as you age." Higher blood alcohol levels and increased sensitivity to alcohol's effects make moderation key. Read the article here.
  • Congratulations to the recipient of the 2024 Stein Institute's Jackuelyn Harris Award for Excellence in Aging Research!
  • Dr. Alison Moore named the Director of the Stein Institute for Research on Aging (SIRA) and the UC San Diego Center for Healthy Aging (CHA). Here from our new director here.
  • Public Lecture "Can We Avoid Cognitive Decline as we Age" with Associate Director Dr. Sarah Banks is now available to watch on UCTV.
  • Public Lecture "Understanding Aging in the Real World: What Wearable Devices Reveal About How We Age Differently" with Associate Director Dr. Benjamin Smarr is now available to watch on UCTV.

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Social Isolation, Health & Homelessness

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We are excited to announce the release of a new book by Dilip Jeste, MD, with Scott LaFee. From the field's pioneer, an exploration of the neurobiology and psychology of wisdom: what science says it is and how to nurture it within yourself — at any stage of your life. Learn more.