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http://www.flinders.edu.au/sabs/fcas/alsa/alsa_home.cfm

The general purpose of ALSA is to examine how social, biomedical, psychological, economic, and environmental factors are associated with age-related changes in the health and wellbeing of persons aged 70 years and older. The aim is to analyze the complex relationships between individual and social factors and changes in health status, health care needs and service utilization dimensions, with emphasis given to the effects of social and economic factors on morbidity, disability, acute and long-term care service use, and mortality. The study was designed to have common instrumentation with US studies. ALSA collected data from a random, stratified sample of all persons (both community and institution-dwelling) aged 70 years and older living in the metropolitan area of Adelaide, South Australia, using the State Electoral Database as the sampling frame. Spouses aged 65 and older and other household members aged 70 years and older also were invited to participate. The initial baseline data collection for ALSA began in September 1992 and was completed in March 1993. In the first wave, personal interviews were carried out for 2,087 participants, including 566 couples (that is, persons 70 years of age and over and their spouse, if 65 and over). Clinical assessments were obtained for 1,620 of the participants. Respondents were recontacted by telephone a year after initial interview (wave 2). The third wave of the study began in September 1994 and involved a complete reassessment, with a total of 1,679 interviews and 1,423 clinical assessments. To date, eleven waves of data have been collected, with the latest collection in May 2010, from 168 participants. Six of these waves were conducted via face-to-face interviews and clinical assessments, and five were telephone interviews. Future waves are planned, however are dependent on grant funding. Ancillary data collection has been ongoing since the initiation of the study, e.g., from secondary providers. Lists of ALSA participants are compared biannually with the agencies'' lists to determine the prevalence and incidence of receipt of services from these organizations. Another source of information has been the collection of data from the participants'' general practitioners about the respondent''s health status, history of services received, medication use, referrals to specialists, and current services provided. Baseline Sample Size: 2087 Dates of Study: 1992����������2010 (potentially ongoing) Study Features: * Longitudinal * International * Anthropometric Measures * Biospecimens Waves 1-5 (ICPSR), http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/studies/06707 Wave 6 (ICPSR), http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/icpsrweb/ICPSR/studies/03679

Proper citation: ALSA - The Australian Longitudinal Study of Ageing (RRID:SCR_013146) Copy   

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http://www.fli-leibniz.de/

The Leibniz Institute for Aging Research - Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) is the first national research institute in Germany that deals with biomedical research into human aging. Aging is a multifactorial process that is influenced by the environment and genetic factors.

Proper citation: Fritz Lipmann Institute; Jena; Germany (RRID:SCR_011250) Copy   

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http://www.mst.edu/

Founded in 1870 as one of the first technological schools west of the Mississippi, Missouri S&T is one of the nation''s top technological research universities. Missouri S&T produced the engineers, scientists and innovators who helped drive the Industrial Revolution and launch the Space Age. Today, our graduates are poised to lead the new global, green economy.

Proper citation: Missouri University of Science and Technology; Missouri; USA (RRID:SCR_011396) Copy   

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https://sbpdiscovery.org/tag/neuroscienceandagingresearchcenter/

Center that translates basic science discoveries into new treatments to extend lifespan and to combat degenerative disorders associated with aging or development. Their researchers are discovering the etiological pathways as well as small-molecule and stem cell-based treatments to address the clinical unmet need of these patients. The Center uses a team based approach to apply their expertise in stem cells to develop therapies for new treatments for stroke and Parkinson's disease. They are also performing high-throughput screens to identify new molecules to protect the synapses of nervesthe connections between nerves that mediate movement, memory and cognition for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and autism. By studying the links between Down syndrome and Alzheimer's disease, they are exploring new treatments to improve cognition in both disorders. Their collaborations with clinical partners enable them to test new discoveries in human trials, with a goal to improve the lives of patients and families affected by neurodegenerative disease and aging disorders.

Proper citation: Sanford-Burnham Neuroscience and Aging Research Center (RRID:SCR_001688) Copy   

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http://www.translatingtime.net

Web tool for translating neurodevelopemental time across species and predicting neurodevelopemental events. This tool was created because clinicians and researchers rely on neurodevelopment data obtained from a variety of non-human species, it is essential to be able to relate studies across the different experimental animals, and ultimately to humans, in an easily accessible format. This web site is based on a mathematical model originally described by Finlay and Darlington (Science, 268:1578-84) that predicts post conception (PC) dates using log transformations. It integrates hundreds of empirically-derived neural events to translate neurodevelopmental time across hamsters, mice, rats, rabbits, spiny mice, guinea pigs, ferrets, cats, rhesus monkeys and humans.

Proper citation: Translating Time across developing mammalian brains (RRID:SCR_007424) Copy   

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http://senselab.med.yale.edu/ordb/

Database of vertebrate olfactory receptors genes and proteins. It supports sequencing and analysis of these receptors by providing a comprehensive archive with search tools for this expanding family. The database also incorporates a broad range of chemosensory genes and proteins, including the taste papilla receptors (TPRs), vomeronasal organ receptors (VNRs), insect olfaction receptors (IORs), Caenorhabditis elegans chemosensory receptors (CeCRs), and fungal pheromone receptors (FPRs). ORDB currently houses chemosensory receptors for more than 50 organisms. ORDB contains public and private sections which provide tools for investigators to analyze the functions of these very large gene families of G protein-coupled receptors. It also provides links to a local cluster of databases of related information in SenseLab, and to other relevant databases worldwide. The database aims to house all of the known olfactory receptor and chemoreceptor sequences in both nucleotide and amino acid form and serves four main purposes: * It is a repository of olfactory receptor sequences. * It provides tools for sequence analysis. * It supports similarity searches (screens) which reduces duplicate work. * It provides links to other types of receptor information, e.g. 3D models. The database is accessible to two classes of users: * General public www users have full access to all the public sequences, models and resources in the database. * Source laboratories are the laboratories that clone olfactory receptors and submit sequences in the private or public database. They can search any sequence they deposited to the database against any private or public sequence in the database. This user level is suited for laboratories that are actively cloning olfactory receptors.

Proper citation: Olfactory Receptor DataBase (RRID:SCR_007830) Copy   

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http://genomics.senescence.info/

Collection of databases and tools designed to help researchers study the genetics of human ageing using modern approaches such as functional genomics, network analyses, systems biology and evolutionary analyses. A major resource in HAGR is GenAge, which includes a curated database of genes related to human aging and a database of ageing- and longevity-associated genes in model organisms. Another major database in HAGR is AnAge. Featuring over 4,000 species, AnAge provides a compilation of data on aging, longevity, and life history that is ideal for the comparative biology of aging. GenDR is a database of genes associated with dietary restriction based on genetic manipulation experiments and gene expression profiling. Other projects include evolutionary studies, genome sequencing, cancer genomics, and gene expression analyses. The latter allowed them to identify a set of genes commonly altered during mammalian aging which represents a conserved molecular signature of aging. Software, namely in the form of scripts for Perl and SPSS, is made available for users to perform a variety of bioinformatic analyses potentially relevant for studying aging. The Perl toolkit, entitled the Ageing Research Computational Tools (ARCT), provides modules for parsing files, data-mining, searching and downloading data from the Internet, etc. Also available is an SPSS script that can be used to determine the demographic rate of aging for a given population. An extensive list of links regarding computational biology, genomics, gerontology, and comparative biology is also available.

Proper citation: Human Ageing Genomic Resources (RRID:SCR_007700) Copy   

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http://www.dana.org/resources/brainweb/

BrainWeb provides information and links to validated sites about brain diseases and disorders. These include outside resources reviewed by scientific advisers, as well as articles in Dana publications. Sites listed in BrainWeb detail common brain diseases and disorders, and include general neuroscience and health resources. They offer descriptions of conditions, frequently asked questions, organization contacts, and sources for more information. BrainWeb and its links are suitable for lay readers, including students and educators, as well as people with brain disorders, their families, and caregivers.

Proper citation: Dana Foundation: BrainWeb (RRID:SCR_007996) Copy   

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http://www.adrc.pitt.edu/

A research center associated with the University of Pittsburgh that specializes in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The overall objective of the ADRC is to study the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease, with the aim of improving the reliability of diagnosis of Alzheimer's and developing effective treatment strategies. Current research foci emphasize neuropsychiatry and neuropsychology, molecular genetics and epidemiology, basic neuroscience, and structural and functional imaging that aid in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease. Specific services at the ADRC include: comprehensive diagnostic evaluation of patients with suspected Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia; evaluation of memory, language, judgment, and other cognitive abilities; and education and counseling for patients and families.

Proper citation: University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer Disease Research Center (RRID:SCR_008084) Copy   

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http://stroke.nih.gov/

Campaign to help educate the public about the symptoms of stroke and the importance of getting to the hospital quickly, with a wide range of materials about stroke prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation available through the site. The campaign includes outreach to consumers and health care professionals using mass media, grassroots outreach, partnerships, and community education.

Proper citation: Know Stroke Campaign (RRID:SCR_008073) Copy   

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http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/scientific-resources

A resource that provides information on the vast number of resources available from the National Institute of Aging. NIA maintains approximately 150 primates (Macaca mulatta) at four regional primate centers where aging-related research is conducted. NIA also maintains colonies of aged rats and mice that are used for age-related disease research. This resource supports a multi-institutional study, the Interventions Testing Program (ITP), that investigates diets and dietary supplements that extend lifespan, delay disease and avoid dysfunction. NIA is also in charge of a microarray facility which provides filter arrays of 17,000 mouse cDNA clone sets that were developed at the NIA Intramural Research Program Laboratory of Genetics. NIA supports studies that provide biospecimens that can be shared for later research. This resource also helps the C. elegans Genetic Center at the University of Minnesota, which contains 1,000 strains of C. elegans that can be used for aging studies. This resource also provides a searchable database for epidemiological research on aging. There is access to social and behavioral research materials, including books on aging and health, from the research was conducted and supported by NIA. There are links to federal web sites that are further resources for aging research that were supported by NIA.

Proper citation: NIA Scientific Resources (RRID:SCR_008269) Copy   

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http://www.nia.nih.gov/research/dn

A funding resource that supports the research and training for understanding the structure and function of the aging nervous system, with an emphasis on studies involving Alzheimer's disease and age-related dementia. There is an emphasis on brain-behavior relationships. This program is composed of three branches: Neurobiology, Neuropsychology, and Dementias of Aging. The overall aim of this program is to understand the aging nervous system to minimize mental decline and improve the lives of older patients. This resource also includes links to sites for Alzheimer's disease (AD) studies that include: specimen repositories, genetic materials, bio-markers, data, policies on NIA and AD genetics sharing plans, and additional aging or other AD related links.

Proper citation: National Institute on Aging, Division of Neuroscience (RRID:SCR_008257) Copy   

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http://brainconnection.positscience.com/

An educational site providing accessible information about how the brain works and how people learn

Proper citation: Brain Connection (RRID:SCR_008315) Copy   

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http://www.rad.upenn.edu/sbia/braid/braid_web/index.html

Large-scale archive of normalized digital spatial and functional data with an analytical query mechanism. One of its many applications is the elucidation of brain structure-function relationships. BRAID stores spatially defined data from digital brain images which have been mapped into normalized Cartesian coordinates, allowing image data from large populations of patients to be combined and compared. The database also contains neurological data from each patient and a query mechanism that can perform statistical structure-function correlations. The project is developing database technology for the manipulation and analysis of 3-dimensional brain images derived from MRI, PET, CT, etc. BRAID is based on the PostgreSQL server, an object/relational DBMS, which allows a standard relational DBMS to be augmented with application-specific datatypes and operators. The BRAID project is adding operations and datatypes to support querying, manipulation and analysis of 3D medical images, including: * Image Datatypes: BRAID supports a family of 3D image datatypes, each having an abstract type and an implementation type. Abstract types include boolean (for regions of interest), integer, float, vector (for representing morphological changes), tensor (for representing derivatives and standard deviations of vector images) and color. Implementation types at present include line-segment format and voxel array. * Image Operators: BRAID supports addition of images, multiplication (which is interpreted as intersection for boolean images), coercion of an image''s abstract or implementation type to another value, and determination of volumes of regions of interest. * Statistical Operators: A chi-squared test has been added to SQL as an aggregate operator on pairs of boolean values. * Web Interface: A general-purpose Web gateway allows the results of queries that return computed images to be displayed. You can download the BRAID source code 2.0. This version is developed under postgreSQL 7.3.4., THIS RESOURCE IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. Documented on September 16,2025.

Proper citation: BRAID (RRID:SCR_008702) Copy   

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http://brainbank.med.miami.edu/

A biomaterial supply resource which collects and disseminates over 1500 brains and links tissue specimens to patient data. The Brain Endowment Bank distributes brain tissue specimens to scientists worldwide who are investigating neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric diseases, as well as to scientists involved in ongoing studies on the affects of aging. Its overall objective is to support basic and clinical research activities by providing a systematic method for obtaining detailed pre-mortem clinical information, developing procedures for optimizing brain autopsies, cryopreserving neuropathological specimens, and obtaining neuropathological diagnoses after death.

Proper citation: UM Brain Endowment Bank (RRID:SCR_008721) Copy   

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http://www.mghmind.org

An institute whose mission is to translate laboratory discoveries into prevention, treatment and cures for Alzheimer's, ALS, Huntington's, Parkinson's and other neurodegenerative diseases. MIND seeks to accelerate therapies that lessen the toll of disease on patients and families. Researchers of the institute collaborate, strategize, and share technology to find treatment for these diseases. As promising leads are developed in one area, they are tested in the other neurodegenerative disorders.

Proper citation: MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease (RRID:SCR_008746) Copy   

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http://www.legendarypharma.com/chartbg.html

This is a multiscale network diagram of aging pathways, from molecules to organism. The many observable signs of human senescence have been hypothesized by various researchers to result from several primary causes. Close inspection of the biochemical and physiological pathways associated with age-related changes and with the hypothesized causes reveals several parallel cascades of events that involve several important interactions and feedback loops. This network diagram is presented to aid in conceptualizing the many processes and interactions among them, including promising intervention points for therapy development. Environmental effects and proposed interventions are highlighted around the margins of the network. This diagram is maintained on the Web as a reference for researchers and students. Content is updated as new information comes to light. Sponsors: This work has been supported by Legendary Pharmaceuticals. Keywords: Network, Diagram, Human, Cell, Aging, Senescence, Biochemical, Pathway, Physiological, Therapy, Environmental, Researcher, Student,

Proper citation: Fubers Network Diagram of Human Aging (RRID:SCR_008698) Copy   

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http://med.emory.edu/ADRC/index.html

An Alzheimer's research center which focuses on mild cognitive impairment and early diagnosis and treatment of memory disorders. The Center hosts clinical trials in which the public can participate. Its resources for scientists include a tissue and biospecimen banking facility, the Emory neurology database, and research seminars.

Proper citation: Emory Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (RRID:SCR_008761) Copy   

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http://www.alzresearch.org/index.cfm

A Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) whose goal is to conduct basic and clinical research aimed at understanding Alzheimer's disease. The Center enrolls a variety of individuals for clinical trials, evaluation and follow-up, including: normal control subjects, individuals with mild memory problems, and patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or related dementias. Researchers can request data and specimens obtained from ADRC subjects. These include blood or DNA, brain specimens, and cross-sectional or longitudinal clinical and cognitive data, all from ADRC subjects.

Proper citation: Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (RRID:SCR_008757) Copy   

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http://www.bri.ucla.edu/research/resources

Brain bank resources which include postmortem human frozen brain tissue and matched cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood available for scientists to search for etiopathogeneses of human disease. The National Neurological Research Specimen Bank and the Multiple Sclerosis Human Neurospecimen Bank maintains a collection of quick frozen and formalin fixed postmortem human brain tissue and frozen cerebrospinal fluid from patients with neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's Disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, depressive disorder/suicide, and epilepsy, among others. Diagnoses are documented by clinical medical records and gross/microscopic neuropathology. The Neuropathology Laboratory at the UCLA Medical Center maintains a bank of frozen, formalin and paraformaldehyde-fixed and paraffin-embedded postmortem human brain tissues and frozen cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from patients who die with Alzheimer's disease and other dementing and degenerative illnesses, as well as control materials removed in a similar fashion from patients who are neurologically normal.

Proper citation: Brain Research Institute Biobank Resources (RRID:SCR_008756) Copy   

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