Welcome to the
Aging, Biology, & Behavior Lab
The Aging, Biology & Behavior (ABB) laboratory is directed by Dr. Judith E. Carroll, a faculty member at the UCLA Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology. The primary mission of the ABB lab is to conduct research that measures the biological aging process and tests the role of behavioral factors in modifying accelerated aging. To do this, the lab has four primary functions:
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Serve as an intellectual and analytic resource to UCLA researchers and external collaborators in the area of biobehavioral science and aging biology
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Complete assays that measure components of biological aging, including:
a. Epigenetic aging
b. DNA damage/Cell stress
c. Cellular senescence
d. Telomere length
e. Telomerase activity
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In collaboration with the UCLA Social Genomics Core Laboratory, under the direction of Dr. Steve Cole, apply bioinformatics approaches to gene expression data to infer transcription factor activity of aging-related pathways.
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Train researchers in the techniques and concepts important for conducting research in biobehavioral science and aging biology.
Areas of Research
The Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology serves as a major campus facilitator for bridging training in the fields of behavioral science, neuroscience, and immunology. Previous and current research focuses on the following areas: