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Introducing Voices of Longevity: ISL’s New Podcast Series

We are excited to announce the launch of Voices of Longevity, a brand-new podcast series from the Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL) at Florida State University!

This series aims to spotlight the people, research, and stories shaping the science and community of longevity. Through thoughtful conversations, we’ll bring you closer to the work being done to promote healthy aging and improve quality of life across the lifespan.

The Institute for Successful Longevity Awards 2025 Planning Grants to Faculty Affiliates

The Institute for Successful Longevity has awarded 2025-2026 Planning Grants to three teams led by ISL Faculty Affiliates Dr. Yunjung Kim, Dr. Hongyuan Cao, and Dr. Ravinder Nagpal, respectively.

The ISL Planning Grants provide $25,000 in funding for interdisciplinary teams in a new direction or for continuing support of existing projects, all with the goal of enhancing the opportunity for successful longevity.

ISL Affiliate Dr. Leo Liu Receives Prestigious International Young Investigator Award

The Institute for Successful Longevity is proud to celebrate Dr. Z. Leonardo Liu, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering and ISL Faculty Affiliate, for receiving the 2024 Eberhard F. Mammen Young Investigator Award, a highly prestigious international recognition in the field of thrombosis and hemostasis.

2025 ISL Student Poster Day Winners

The Institute for Successful Longevity is excited to announce the ISL Student Poster Award winners of 2025 ISL Student Poster Day. These remarkable individuals have demonstrated exceptional research, and we are thrilled to feature their projects in the upcoming ISL 2025 Spring Newsletter and on our digital platforms.

Steven Medarev Receives 2025 Esther & Del Grosser Scholarship for Research in Aging and Heart Health

Congratulations to Steven Medarev, Ph.D. candidate at Florida State University College of Medicine, for being named the recipient of the 2025 Esther & Del Grosser Scholarship. Steven was also recently honored with 2nd place at ISL’s Student Poster Day, recognizing his impactful research and presentation skills.

ISL Hosts Successful 2025 Student Poster Day Showcasing Aging Research

The Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL) at Florida State University hosted its annual Student Poster Day on March 18, 2025, bringing together students, faculty, and researchers to celebrate innovative studies on aging, health, and longevity. The event provided an invaluable platform for undergraduate, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars to present their research, engage in discussions, and receive feedback from faculty and peers.

 

ISL Welcomes New Faculty Affiliates

The Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL) at Florida State University is proud to welcome nine distinguished faculty members as our newest ISL Faculty Affiliates. These scholars bring a wealth of expertise from various disciplines, contributing to our mission of advancing research on aging, longevity, and quality of life. Their interdisciplinary work will help shape the future of aging research and foster collaboration across different fields.

ISL Welcomes New Outreach Assistant

The Institute for Successful Longevity (ISL) is excited to welcome Victoria Valko as its new Outreach Assistant. A second-year student at Florida State University, Victoria is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health with a minor in Information Technology. She is passionate about healthcare systems, data management, and the role of technology in public health research.

2025 ISL Student Poster Day and Keynote Presentation

We are excited to announce the 2025 ISL Student Poster Day, which will be held at 12 PM Tuesday March 18, 2025 at the Claude Pepper Center (636 W Call St, Tallahassee, FL 32306). This year we are thrilled to have Dr. Rui Zhang, Professor and Founding Chief, Division of Computational Health Sciences, University of Minnesota with us and give a keynote at the event.

Esther & Del Grosser Scholarship 2025

We are excited to announce that 2025 Esther & Del Grosser Scholarship will be open for submissions on February 1! The $1000 award is open to your graduate students. Previous award winners of the Esther & Del Grosser Scholarship will not be eligible to win the scholarship award a second time.