NIA Caenorhabditis Interventions Testing Program (CITP) Announces Annual Call for Compounds to Test for Lifespan Extension in Caenorhabditis

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The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Caenorhabditis Interventions Testing Program (CITP) was established to test compounds with the potential to extend lifespan and/or delay the onset of functional and physiological decline. The NIA CITP aims to identify pharmacological interventions that may moderate/alleviate health decline associated with aging in a robust manner using a genetically diverse set of Caenorhabditis strains. The CITP is comprised of four major components: three screening centers and a data coordinating center. The principal investigators at the three screening centers are (1) Monica Driscoll – Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; (2) Patrick Phillips - University of Oregon; (3) Gordon Lithgow – Buck Institute. The data coordinating center is also headed by Patrick ...