# FASEB's Transcription, Chromatin and Epigenetics in Aging Conference

> **NIH NIH R13** · FEDERATION OF AMER SOC FOR EXPER BIOLOGY · 2021 · $50,000

## Abstract

SUMMARY
The goal of this FASEB meeting “Transcription, Chromatin and Epigenetics in Aging” is to cover
the role new epigenetic mechanisms in the regulation of aging and in ‘rejuvenation’ strategies for
age-related diseases. Epigenetic mechanisms encompass post-translational modifications of
chromatin and RNA as well as transcriptional regulation. This FASEB meeting will be unique in
integrating the latest discoveries in epigenetics and their importance in aging and ‘rejuvenation’
strategies for age-related diseases. There is a vital need for such a meeting. Exciting recent
studies have revealed how organismal and cellular aging can be regulated by epigenetic
mechanisms. The field of epigenetic is rapidly expanding, and the aging field needs to benefit
from the latest and greatest discoveries in this area. Conversely, challenges and questions about
the role of epigenetics in aging and age-related diseases abound, and it is critical for researchers
in the chromatin and transcription fields to better grasp the implications of their work for health
and disease.
This FASEB meeting will discuss the most cutting-edge questions in field of chromatin,
transcription, and epigenetics. A key topic will be the underlying molecular basis of epigenetic
mechanisms. The question of how these mechanisms get dysregulated during normal aging and
disease will also be discussed. The meeting will also cover new frontiers, including the exciting
emerging field of three-dimensional chromatin structure and RNA epigenomics. The meeting will
particularly focus on transformative epigenomic technologies at the single cell and single molecule
levels and how they can be used to build and use ‘epigenetic clocks’ in cells from individuals at
different ages and to identify novel ‘rejuvenation’ strategies for different age-related diseases.
This meeting should foster exciting fundamental knowledge and information, new methodology
and technical capabilities, and interdisciplinary collaborations. The meeting will also provide a
uniquely interactive, diverse, and inclusive forum for trainees and new investigators in very
different areas, highlighting their research through short talks, poster teasers and sessions and
promoting several networking and meet-the-expert events.

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 10312653
- **Project number:** 1R13AG072774-01A1
- **Recipient organization:** FEDERATION OF AMER SOC FOR EXPER BIOLOGY
- **Principal Investigator:** ANNE BRUNET
- **Activity code:** R13 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2021
- **Award amount:** $50,000
- **Award type:** 1
- **Project period:** 2021-08-01 → 2023-07-31

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/10312653

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 10312653, FASEB's Transcription, Chromatin and Epigenetics in Aging Conference (1R13AG072774-01A1). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/10312653. Licensed CC0.

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