The Network Aging Research
Aging as a consequence of the normal aging process is open to interventions. Age not. Since aging affects the human being in its entirety, we have founded the Network Aging Research (NAR), in order to research the different aspects of aging on an interdisciplinary concept.
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07.05.2012
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Request for application of two doctor scholarships in the area
Aging and climate change
13.10.2011
Parkville brain centre mindful of dynamic duo
A CHANCE meeting between an Australian and German scientist at a conference in Scotland almost 30 years ago is proof that a simple dinner conversation can spark a significant scientific collaboration. The discussion between Australian neuropathologist Colin Masters and German chemist Konrad Beyreuther about Alzheimer's disease resulted in a partnership often cited as the launching pad for modern Alzheimer's research. 
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26.09.2011
Member of the NAR Kolleg Christian Stock receives prestigious Research Award
Christian Stock, scientist at the German Cancer Research Center in Heidelberg, received the 2011 endoscopy award, which includes price money of 15.000 Euro. The German Association for Digestive and Metabolic Diseases (DGVS) and the Olympus Europe Foundation give the research award to extraordinary achievements of junior scientists in the fields of fundamental research or clinical research in endoscopy. further
21.09.2011
„Alzheimer’s Disease is also fate“
Der Tagesspiegel, 21. Sept. 2011: The disease is not only a challenge for the patient but also for relatives and society. Dementia researcher Konrad Beyreuther talks about the fight against cognitive decline. further
July 28, 2011
Portraits talk about life:- a photographic exhibition at the Network Aging Research moves older people “From shadow into the light”
Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung 27.07.2011: The positive image of aging is in the foreground of the exhibition “From shadow into the light” that is currently shown in the premises of the Network Aging Research (NAR). In ten black and white photographs the artist Anja- Yorikke Heitkamp shows intensive, touching portraits of older people. further
RNZ 22.07.2011: Vorbericht zur Eröffnung
The exhibition is at Bergheimer Str. 20 in Heidelberg on the 1st floor. It is open Mondays to Fridays from 8am until 4pm.
