Project Grant 2046093

The National Science Foundation awarded a $514,591 Project Grant to the Regents of the University of California at Riverside under the Engineering program (CFDA 47.041) for the period of April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2026. The grant funds the CAREER: MECHANOAGING: UNDERSTANDING THE MECHANICAL FORCES THAT DRIVE CELLULAR AGING project. This project will investigate how mechanical forces impact the aging process at the cellular level. The Engineering program seeks to improve quality of life and economic strength by fostering innovation and excellence in engineering research. This award will further those goals by advancing understanding of the role physical stresses play in cellular senescence, with potential implications for future anti-aging therapies.