CMAR and its sister centre, CIMA, have worked diligently with Versus Arthritis over the past year to generate a Centres for Musculoskeletal Ageing Impact Report: https://www.versusarthritis.org/media/vryguwus/j1262_rc_impactreport_mskageing_digital_final-1.pdf
The conference will be hosted at the University of Birmingham from 10th June to 11th June 2024. For more information, please see here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/inflammation-ageing/events/bira-2024 To
STABLE ISOTOPE TRACER MS SIG INTRODUCTORY WEBINAR ONLINE DELIVERY (Zoom) THURSDAY 18th APRIL 2024 – 14:00-16:00 BST Hosted online by the Centre of Metabolism, Ageing and Physiology (CoMAP) at
The Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) in Birmingham came alive with excitement and curiosity as the Birmingham 1000 Elders Group gathered for a captivating public involvement scientific communication event, Agewell 2023. With over 150 attendees, the event was a resounding success and a testament to the community’s thirst for knowledge.
Professor Janet Lord speaks on the Connecting Communities programme on Unity FM 93.5
To celebrate World Sarcopenia Day, Professor Janet Lord, until recently director of the MRC-Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research , describes what sarcopenia is, what causes it and ways to prevent it in order to ensure that old age is Enjoyed and not Endured!
The British Mass Spectrometry Society (BMSS) has announced the launch of the SIG to bridge the gap between the application and analytics of stable isotope tracers. This initiative aims to provide researchers with the necessary knowledge and training to effectively utilize stable isotope tracers in their projects.
On Tuesday, 6th June, the Centre for Musculoskeletal Ageing Research hosted an enlightening and informative Science & Wellness Afternoon at The Exchange in Birmingham. This event provided attendees with a unique opportunity to delve into the world of healthy ageing and muscle health, featuring a distinguished panel of experts in the field. The series of talks, accompanied by a panel discussion, covered a diverse range of captivating topics and cutting-edge research.
“The Future of Ageing: Ethical Considerations for Research and Innovation” was published yesterday 25th April 2023 by the Nuffield Council on Bioethics. The report explores the ethical issues surrounding biomedical research and technological innovation in helping people live well in old age.
The inquiry was overseen by a multidisciplinary working group including CMAR director Professor Janet Lord and was informed by a range of engagement and evidence gathering. Contributors to the inquiry include older adults, intergenerational discussion groups, practitioners, and academics from many different disciplines.
CMAR director Professor Janet Lord, a renowned expert in ageing and immune system research, will play a key role in the EIT Health Ageing PhD
CMAR researchers Professor Simon Jones and Dr Susanne Wijesinghe have revealed that being overweight can physically alter the environment within joints, exacerbating inflammation and making
Professor Lord and Professor Greenhaff have recently published a review on Frailty in the journal Physiological Reviews, with CMAR PhD student Joe Taylor as the