Vanderbilt University Feb 2 2026 The idea Improvements in public health have allowed humankind to survive to older ages than ever before, but, for many people, these added golden years are not spent in good health. Aging is a natural part of life, but it is associated with a greatly increased incidence of most chronic diseases, including various cancers, diabetes, and Alzheimer's disease. The laboratory of Kris Burkewitz, assistant professor of cell and developmental biology, wants to figure